Medford Police Arrest Suspect in Armed Coffee Stand Robbery
At about 8:50 PM on Tuesday, August 20, the Medford Police Department responded to the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at the Dutch Bro’s Coffee stand located at Crater Lake Hwy and Whittle Ave. Officers discovered that the suspect had arrived on a black electric scooter and had displayed a handgun, ordering the employee to provide money. The employee was able to close the window to the coffee stand, drop to the floor and phone the police. The suspect fled, southbound on Whittle Ave.
Investigators on this case were able to quickly identify a person of interest in this case, 34 year old Raymond William Mathes. At about 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 21, a Medford Police Officer saw Raymond Mathes riding an identical scooter to the one used in the robbery. He fled from officers, who were able to overtake him. He was tackled during this foot pursuit and was taken into custody after a brief struggle. Mathes was in possession of an air rifle and an air pistol at the time of his arrest.
Mathes is currently lodged at the Jackson County Jail on a Probation Violation while detectives continue to tie up the loose ends on this case. It is expected that he will be lodged on the charges of: Robbery in the Second Degree, Menacing, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The quick work and teamwork of our detectives and officers were paramount in resolving this case. We also commend the coffee stand employee's quick thinking and bravery, which were crucial in alerting authorities and ensuring a swift response.
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