Thief Arrested in Douglas Co., Nov. 13

On Tuesday, November 10th, deputies contacted Quinn Ellis at his residence in Tenmile. Ellis was taken into custody and lodged in the county jail on multiple charges including: First Degree Theft, First Degree Forgery, First Degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument and Second Degree Theft. Sheriff’s deputies have identified 6 victims around Douglas County. Ellis was targeting elderly females. Deputies have also determined that Ellis was selling used equipment and passing it off as new. If anyone believes they have been the victim of theft or fraud, they are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 541-440-4471.