A burglary in a quiet West Salem neighborhood has exposed what authorities describe as a sprawling, Eugene-based crime syndicate responsible for a string of high-value burglaries across the Willamette Valley. Police say the case began with a single call for help and quickly expanded into a multi-agency operation that has now led to seven arrests and the recovery of stolen property worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Homeowner Confronts Burglars
The investigation began Thursday when Salem Police officers were dispatched to a home in West Salem after receiving reports of a burglary in progress. The resident, returning home unexpectedly, found two intruders inside her house. The suspects fled before officers arrived, escaping in a vehicle later identified as belonging to a network of burglars already under investigation by Eugene Police…