A man from Wilsonville is currently wanted by the police for allegedly stealing over $1.2 million worth of equipment from a manufacturer in Sherwood, where he worked as a warehouse manager. The suspect, Cooper, is accused of re-selling the stolen goods but has vanished since the investigation began. According to KOIN, the police are actively searching for the former manager after his disappearance.
Media Release: $1.2 Million in Stolen Equipment, Detectives Seeking Tips on Whereabouts of Indicted Suspect
— Sherwood Police (@SherwoodPolice) December 17, 2024
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The legal repercussions for the alleged crime have escalated, with a grand jury indicting Cooper on 10 charges of first-degree aggravated theft and two counts of unauthorized use of a vehicle on Oct. 18. Following the indictment, a Washington County Circuit Court judge issued an arrest warrant for Cooper, as cited by OregonLive.
Furthermore, it has been revealed that the arrest warrant issued was a secret indictment, meaning it was not made public immediately in a strategic move potentially aimed at preventing Cooper from evading detection. Since then, Cooper has remained elusive, with no known whereabouts since the beginning of the investigation, as reported by KVAL.
Local authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Cooper’s location to come forward. "Anyone with information about Cooper’s whereabouts is asked to email [email protected] and reference case 241130929," as stated by KVAL.
