Oregon Man Accused of Sneaking Into Beaverton Homes, Getting Into Beds of Sleeping Women
BEAVERTON, OREGON — A 37-year-old Oregon man has been arrested after allegedly sneaking into homes in Beaverton and climbing into bed with women while they were asleep, according to police.
The suspect, identified as Christopher Rydman, was indicted by a Washington County grand jury on multiple charges, including three counts of first-degree burglary, first-degree sexual abuse, and private indecency.
Authorities say Rydman was captured on home surveillance video on the night of October 8, walking through several Beaverton neighborhoods and checking door handles on houses to see if any were unlocked.
Police: Suspect Entered Homes and Touched Sleeping Women
Investigators said Rydman entered at least two separate residences, where he climbed into bed with women who were asleep inside. According to Beaverton Police, he touched at least two of the victims in a sexual manner.
Court documents state that Rydman entered the homes with the intent to sexually abuse the women. Police described the incidents as deeply unsettling for the victims and the surrounding community.
At the time of the alleged crimes, Rydman was reportedly wearing a black San Francisco Giants sweatshirt, red basketball shorts, and black-and-white Vans shoes, along with a black baseball cap and a black backpack.
Neighbor Recalls Late-Night Encounter
Local resident Fernando Cruz said he encountered Rydman around 10 p.m. that night and immediately sensed something was wrong.
“It seemed kind of weird because it was the middle of the night, it was kind of cold, he was wearing shorts and a backpack,” Cruz told KATU. “He came up to me and just asked me what time it was. After I told him that, he left.”
Cruz said he was shocked to later hear that the man he spoke with was accused of such disturbing crimes.
“Out of everything, that’s the last thing I thought he would be doing,” he said.
Community Reacts and Issues Safety Reminder
Residents in Beaverton expressed alarm after the news broke, calling the case a wake-up call for neighborhood safety.
“I’m very paranoid; I always lock all my doors, my sliding glass door, my car doors, everything,” said Toni Biery, a Beaverton resident. “It’s unfortunate, but it’s something we have to think about every day.”
Police emphasized the importance of locking doors and securing homes, especially overnight, and urged residents to review security camera footage if they live near central Beaverton.
Investigation Continues
The grand jury indictment was handed down on October 17, and police believe Rydman could be linked to other similar incidents. Detectives are continuing to review evidence and have asked the public for help.
Anyone with information about Rydman’s movements or additional incidents is asked to contact Detective Paul Fleckenstein at 503-526-2267 or pfleckenstein@beavertonoregon.gov.
The case remains under active investigation.
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