'Wheelbarrow Burglar' arrested in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho – A man known as the “Wheelbarrow Burglar,” who was wanted in connection with several burglaries in Oregon, was arrested in Idaho.
Marion County sheriff’s deputies said Billie Jo Shrader was arrested Wednesday after a homeowner spotted him breaking into a vacation home in Lowman, Idaho.
Boise County sheriff’s deputies said they are also investigating Shrader for burglaries similar to those near Detroit Lake, Ore.
Shrader is suspected of breaking into several vacation homes and living in them for days at a time. He allegedly took showers, ate food and drank liquor that he found in the homes, according to Marion County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Don Thomson.
He's also accused of stealing camping gear, blankets and clothes when he left. Deputies called Shrader the “Wheelbarrow Burglar” because they said he used a wheelbarrow to haul away the stolen items.
In October, a homeowner found a man, later identified as Shrader, living in his cabin along the Santiam Highway. He confronted him and took a cell phone photo before Shrader ran away.
Deputies said Shrader is cooperating with investigators in Idaho and telling them what he’s been doing since he was released from prison in October.
 It could have been worse: at least he was taking showers whilst staying in people's cabins.
 @whirledworld Hes lucky hes going back to prison instead of going back in a box...He broke into my Dads cabin and if my Dad had been there at the time, you'd be reading this guys obituary instead of his burglaries
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"Wheelbarrow" Burglar? Really? Who wants to steal wheelbarrows?
 @jpk They called him that cause he was seen packing items in a wheelbarrow.. though he probably stole that also!Â
he should upgrade to a bike and trailer
 @djshimon C'mon, his name is "Billie Jo" ...Single wheel vehicles, single syllable words...Standard equipment. Not to mention, recklessly operated wheelbarrows almost always recover control jes fine all on they own...Like a spooked pony: just let go, it'll be close by ready to go when you wake up.
 @djshimon Yea, but some guy got caught stealing batteries and he was chased down by a homeowner when he tried to make his get away on a bicycle towing a trailer of stolen batteries...
Did they make sure to impound his wheelbarrow?
Wow! He made it over the pass and plum into Idaho before getting caught...  *sigh* At least he is caught!
 @Khre'Riov Ael i-Mhiessan t'Rllaillieu Have to wonder how long he'll remain "caught", though.Â
 @Gravity Works!  True! Probably get sent back here only to be turned loose again!
 @boned    @Gravity Works! LOL! Maybe not, but there's lots of cops, state & county (linn & marion) up here consistently.. (I passed 3 Monday headed up here) You'd have thought he would have been spotted trying to hitch a ride over the pass..Â
 @Khre'Riov Ael i-Mhiessan t'Rllaillieu  @Gravity Works! Just  property crimes and not high on the DA's list...