The suspect in a Camas burglary has been captured following a manhunt today that lasted several hours.
According to Camas Police Department Sgt. Scot Boyles the incident, which began late this morning, came to a close just after 1 p.m. when a resident called 911 to report that the suspect had been spotted in a backyard at the 2500 block of Quartz Street. A chase with officers ensued and the suspect, later identified as 24-year-old Bradley Eric Jensen, of Arlington, Wash., was caught.
“The K-9 unit got him,” Boyles said, “and the officers were able to apprehend him.”
Boyles said the incident started at 10:22 a.m. when a 911 call was made reporting a burglary that was interrupted at the 1600 block of Northwest 27th Avenue. A citizen had arrived at his daughter’s home and witnessed a man leaving the house with stolen property. The daughter was not at home at the time of the incident.
The suspect fled the scene in a white Honda, and police arrived on scene almost immediately. An officer confronted the suspect, who ignored his warnings to stop. The suspect rammed a patrol car, then took off in his vehicle, which he ditched about a block away. The suspect fled on foot.
