Store Employee and Bystander Detain Man after Firearm Theft


Eugene, Or. - Around 6:30 p.m. on March 2, Eugene Police were called to Mazama’s, at 1055 Bailey Hill Road, in Eugene, regarding the theft of a firearm.

A man is reported to have arrived on foot and after asking to see a handgun that was for sale, took possession of it to examine it, but fled out the front door with the firearm.

Foster - 2021 

A store employee and a bystander who was in the parking lot,
Foster being detained

both ran after the suspect, 27-year-old Shawn Michael Foster. They took Foster to the ground, safely detained him in flex cuffs, and regained possession of the firearm. 

Police arrived and after investigating, transported Foster to Lane County Jail on charges including Theft in the First Degree, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Case 24-03178

Foster is also being help on 2 unrelated older charges, felony DUII, and misdemeanor reckless driving. Court case  24CR58453.

 Information from EPD and jail records - photo of Foster detained - by: David Rhiannon

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