Oregon State Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in $50,000 Theft at Oregon School for the Deaf

Salem, OR. — Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect responsible for a large theft at the Oregon School for the Deaf in Salem.

According to investigators, the incident occurred Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m. A male suspect entered the school property, climbed through a building window, and removed multiple items. The suspect loaded the stolen property onto a side-by-side vehicle and drove off the campus.

Authorities estimate the total value of the stolen property at approximately $50,000.

The suspect is described as a white male adult in his mid-30s, standing between 5 feet 7 inches and 6 feet tall, weighing approximately 180 to 225 pounds. He has red facial hair and was last seen wearing an orange sweatshirt, green sweatpants with “UO Oregon” printed on the left leg, and a brown hat.

Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Oregon State Police Northern Command Dispatch Center at 800-442-0776 or by dialing OSP (677) from a mobile phone. Callers should reference case number SP25-504177.