K-9 Nix Helps Apprehend Burglary Suspect

Tillamook County Sheriff’s deputies, with assistance from the Oregon State Police and Lincoln City Police K-9 Unit, took Alexander Eaton into custody on November 12, 2025, following a two-day manhunt in the Cape Lookout area. The incident began on November 11, 2025, when Eaton allegedly fled from law enforcement, leading deputies on a vehicle pursuit that concluded at the Cape Lookout trailhead. Eaton abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot into the surrounding wooded area.

Deputies initiated an extensive search that continued into November 12. Eaton made his way into Cape Lookout State Park, where he was ultimately located with the assistance of K-9 Nix from the Lincoln City Police Department. Eaton was discovered hiding under a log and was taken into custody without incident for the following offenses:

-Eluding a Police Officer

-Reckless Endangering

-Burglary in the First Degree

-Criminal Mischief in the First Degree

No injuries were reported during the pursuit or subsequent search. However, property belonging to Cape Lookout State Park sustained damage during the incident.

This remains an active investigation.