MEDIA RELEASE
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Justice Building • Roseburg, Oregon 97470 • (541) 440-4450
John Hanlin
SHERIFF
Contact Person: Dwes Hutson
Contact Number: 541-440-4464
Subject: Barbara Tooley Homicide Investigation UPDATE
Date/Time of Incident: 10/01/2009 - 19:25
Incident Location: 6134 Azalea Glen Road, Glendale, Oregon
Case Number: 09-3806
Victim 1 - Deceased: Tooley, Barbara Lea / 59 / Damascus, OR
Victim 2: Long, Helen Berleta / 88 / Glendale, OR
The Douglas County Major Crimes Team continues to investigate the October 1st shooting, that occurred on Azalea Glen Road, killing Barbara Tooley and seriously injuring her mother, Helen Long.
A suspect is described to be an adult male of average height, thin build, wearing a dark (possibly fake) beard. Clothing has been described as dark gray or black pants, light blue or gray hooded sweatshirt with pockets in the front. He was also seen wearing a small dark colored backpack. This individual is possibly associated with a small black, late ‘90’s to early ‘00’s, SUV similar in style to a Toyota 4Runner. The vehicle has also been described as a small black pickup with a canopy. The vehicle has a black bumper, rear window visor and tinted windows.
This week, two billboards with the suspect composite sketch and the tip line phone number were installed near I-5 north and south of Roseburg. The billboards and materials were provided by the Lamar billboard company out of Eugene.
A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible. Currently the reward is at $5,500.00 and is expected to increase.
The Major Crimes Team is asking for the public to continue to call in tips and information. They can call the tip line at 541-957-2099.