ROSEBURG POLICE JAIL MAN FOR THEFT OF EXOTIC LIZARDS

May 22, 2025 1:30 p.m. 

Roseburg Police jailed a man for theft from a business on Wednesday.

Information from RPD said at 11:30 p.m. the owner of Jungle Things Oregon reported that several exotic lizards had been stolen from her store in the 1900 block of Southeast Stephens Street. Video showed the suspect, a 29-year-old, taking a Rhino Iguana, an Australian Water Dragon, and an Albino bull snake. Officers later contacted the suspect who admitted that he had stolen and released two of the lizards. He was charged with first-degree theft and was detained without bail.