Reposted from KATU

The Washington County (Oregon) Sheriff’s Office says a masked man broke into the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals early Christmas Eve morning. Deputies responded to a break-in alarm at 2:21 a.m. local time and said they found a broken window leading into the building and footprints heading south from the museum. Officials say deputies immediately set up containment in the area and attempted a K9 track, but the suspect was able to escape. Museum staff along with deputies searched the building and found a significant theft from a large display case containing numerous gold items. The total value of the missing items has not been reported. Officials say they reviewed the museum’s security footage and the suspect appears to be an average build white male wearing jeans and a jacket.

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