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Serial Lawn Ornament Thief Nabbed

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Serial Lawn Ornament Thief Nabbed

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FEBRUARY 20--The Oregon lawn ornament thief has finally been apprehended--and cuddly garden gnomes from Portland to Beaverton are breathing a sigh of relief. Kimberley Rae Baker-Bundy, 49, was named this month in a 25-count misdemeanor theft complaint charging her with boosting wagon wheels, wind chimes, doormats, and plastic deer. Baker-Bundy's alleged crime spree dates back to 2000 and covers two counties, according to investigators. She recently landed in the Washington County Sheriff's lockup (where the below mug shot was taken) after failing to show for a court date. Baker-Bundy was nabbed after neighbors spotted her scooting across their lawn, her arms full with backyard booty. (6 pages)