Following a string of burglaries in West Linn and Wilsonville, a joint investigation has resulted in multiple arrests. The first reported incident occurred at NW Self Storage in West Linn on October 16, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. There, officers discovered that Non-Profit Home Inspections had fallen victim to thieves who made off with thousands of dollars’ worth of business equipment.
Barely having been burglarized, the same storage unit was targeted again the subsequent morning, with additional valuables being taken. Desperate to put an end to this, detectives received a break in the case when surveillance footage from the site revealed a suspect vehicle which eventually paved the way to the identification of persons of interest, as reported by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.
As the case unfolded, a second burglary at Stafford Beverage in Wilsonville on October 20 further complicated matters. Here, suspects had smashed their way through the front door, swiftly looting cash and liquor before scattering into the night. Investigators saw parallels in the modus operandi and the descriptions of the perpetrators captured on the stored videos.
By combining forces and information, both the West Linn Police and the deputies assigned to Wilsonville enabled the sprawling investigation to mature, culminating in the execution of search warrants on December 4 in Clark and Cowlitz counties. During the searches, the stolen property, including the items from West Linn and additional goods connected to other burglaries, was finally seized, according to the investigative team, as per the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.
Ultimately, this effort amongst law enforcement agencies led to the arrests of Kyle Dean Runyon and Jimmy Cristea, both of whom will face charges in Clackamas County. In a statement shared by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, they expressed their unwavering commitment to maintaining community safety through "responsiveness, partnership, and innovation."
The investigation remains active and open, with detectives pursuing additional leads. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is encouraging anyone with relevant information to contact them via their Tip Line. The burglary cases are recorded under WLPD Case # 24-06912 and CCSO Case # 24-022050, with further details and avenues for submitting tips found on the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office website.
