After stealing register and hitting a parked car, thief leaves cat at scene

 CLACKAMAS CO., Ore. (KATU) — An Oregon man stole a cash register out of a Wilsonville Sheri's restaurant, hit a parked car, and abandoned a cat while trying to get away from deputies, according to Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies were called to the Shari's at around 10 p.m. on March 19.

The suspect, 37-year-old Ronald Woods, was found driving a white Chevy Impala a few hours after the theft, according to deputies.

When deputies tried to stop the car, Woods drove off and quickly crashed into a parked car. Woods then got out of the car and ran off.

While searching the car, deputies found the stolen cash register, multiple methamphetamine pipes and a black cat. The cat had been abandoned in the car by Woods when he ran away, deputies said.

One of the deputies drove the cat to a vet in Clackamas and nicknamed him "Asher." Deputies confirm Asher got to take a cat-nap on the passenger seat of the patrol car during the ride.

Woods was eventually found with the help of the Beaverton Police Department K9 team, and arrested on charges including theft II, hit and run, and attempt to elude.

Booking photo: Ronald Woods. Woods was arrested on charges including theft II, hit and run, and attempt to elude (Courtesy Clackamas County Sheriff's Office)