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The Eagle Point Police Department responded Thursday around 5:45 a.m. to a business alarm at the Old Highway 62 Purple Parrot where a burglary had taken place.

Two subjects were seen in the area. The officer attempted to stop them, but they fled on an electric scooter. Additional deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office responded to assist and began searching. Officers quickly confirmed that the business had been burglarized.

An Eagle Point Police Department drone and a Jackson County Sheriff's Office K-9 team were deployed for the investigation. One of the subjects who had fled, Jennifer Grinnals, was located hiding near the Harnish Wayside Park. It was determined the other subject involved was possibly heading to a vehicle located near Hillside Elementary School at the Old Schoolyard Park.

Officers located the male, identified as Kenneth Banes from Klamath Falls, sitting in a vehicle. He was taken into custody without further incident. It was determined he was on probation out of Klamath Falls for Burglary, Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Theft, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. A detainer was placed on him after his parole officer was contacted.

Officers lodged Banes at the Jackson County Jail for his charges and detainer. Grinnals was lodged for Conspiracy to Commit Burglary in the First Degree.

The business was closed for several hours while officers processed the scene. The amount of damage is believed to be well over $1,000. The case is still under investigation, and other agencies are being contacted to review evidence located during this case.