Wallet Left Behind Leads to Arrest in Roseburg Burglary Case
A Roseburg man faces multiple charges after allegedly breaking into a home and leaving behind his wallet at the scene. Police say the suspect fled before officers arrived but was later identified and jailed on burglary and theft charges.
ROSEBURG, Ore. — A 35-year-old Roseburg man was arraigned Monday on multiple charges following an alleged home burglary, according to Douglas County Circuit Court records and the Roseburg Police Department.
Court documents show that Dakota Thomas Miars was arraigned Dec. 29 on charges of first-degree burglary, second-degree theft, second-degree criminal mischief, and a probation violation. The charges stem from an incident that reportedly occurred last week at a residence in Roseburg.
Police said officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of West Winter Ridge Road at approximately 3:35 p.m. on Dec. 22 after an occupant reported finding an unknown male dressed in black inside her daughter’s bedroom. The suspect reportedly left the area before officers arrived, and police were unable to locate him at that time.
According to authorities, the suspect allegedly entered the home by prying open a window screen and stole several gold and diamond necklaces. Police later identified Miars as a suspect after locating a wallet containing his Oregon identification card at the scene.
Investigators contacted Miars at the Douglas County Jail, where he was already in custody on an unrelated matter, police said. Authorities stated that Miars was booked into the jail after refusing to provide additional information.
Jail records indicate Miars remains in custody as of Jan. 1, and court documents show his next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 2.
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