SALEM, Ore. — Salem police arrested a Salem man early Thursday after he allegedly burglarized a northeast Salem business and attempted to flee from officers.
According to the Salem Police Department, officers responded at approximately 3:31 a.m. on June 18 to a business in the 4000 block of Salem Industrial Drive NE after security personnel reported a man had entered the building and was seen taking items. The suspect was reported to be running along nearby railroad tracks as officers arrived.
Police established a perimeter and deployed a drone and a K-9 unit to search for the suspect. Officers later located and confronted the man, identified as 30-year-old Jeremiah Grieser of Salem. Authorities said Grieser attempted to flee but was apprehended with the assistance of K-9 Andor.
Investigators recovered approximately $2,500 worth of stolen property during the investigation.
Grieser was taken into custody and is expected to be lodged at the Marion County Jail on charges including first-degree burglary, possession of burglary tools, third-degree escape, first-degree theft, and on an outstanding felony warrant.
The investigation remains ongoing. Additional inquiries regarding the case should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.
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