‘ARMED AND DANGEROUS’: Oregon murder suspect at large

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 42-year-old man from Oregon is wanted for second-degree murder in connection to the death of 41-year-old Janelle Klaar, whose body was found inside a room at the John Day Motel in John Day, Ore. on Feb. 28.

Grant County District Attorney Jim Carpenter signed a warrant for the arrest of suspect Gary Dylan Cavan on Feb. 28. As of March 4, Cavan is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous.

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“On Feb. 28, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check requested by family members to a 7th Street address in John Day,” a press release issued by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office reads. “After knocking at the residence, no one was located. Deputies attempted phone contact with the occupant and that was unsuccessful as well. A few hours later, staff at the John Day Motel called to report what appeared to be a deceased female located in a room there at the establishment.”

Cavan was last seen in Baker City, located west of I-84 in Eastern Oregon. He is said to have blonde hair and blue eyes, stands 6 feet 2 inches tall, and weighs 215 pounds.

The investigation is led by Oregon State Police with assistance from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information regarding Cavan’s whereabouts are asked to contact Oregon State Police immediately.