Update: Blakeslee’s burglary suspect also linked to bank robbery.
http://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/news/278080331.html
On Sunday Oct. 5, the Forks Police Department was called out to Blakeslee’s Bar and Grill on the South end of Forks to an apparent burglary. When employees arrived at shortly before 10 a.m. they discovered a broken window and alcohol and cash missing.
Officer Todd Garcia responded and discovered that even though the burglars had attempted to disable the security cameras they did pick up some activity. It was quickly discovered that the evidence led to the Rain Forest Mobile Home Park across the Highway. After getting a search warrant,and entering a residence at the mobile home park Garcia found $2000 in cash and alcohol, a flat screen is still missing.
At the residence Christian Shorey was arrested and charged with burglary second degree, theft second degree (both felonies) and malicious mischief. It is believed that another person was also involved in the crime, and the investigation is ongoing.
Garcia said,”Shoe prints and clothing tied Shorey to the crime” adding “Sheriff Deputies and Fish and Wildlife assisted with the search warrants, it was a team effort.”
