U.S.CRIME WATCH
Copper theft suspect's backpack clue: what deputies found inside
Oklahoma deputies found a backpack with a critical clue inside after the suspect fled; the window, at least, was unavailable for questions.
On air: Rosa Ticks and Gloria Vance on BBN Crime WatchPublished
Updated · aired 4 times
At a glance
- First reported by Fox News: “Copper theft suspect's desperate escape caught on bodycam video before deputies discover what he left behind”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 9:49 PM ET on BBN Crime Watch, by Rosa Ticks and Gloria Vance; aired 4 times.
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe new detail tonight is the backpack.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDeputies say Rayven Lee Wooten, accused of copper theft, left it behind in Oklahoma, and inside was a critical clue.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterA BACKPACK, Gloria! He went headfirst through a closed window and left his bag sitting there like a witness!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe footage from this afternoon shows the window, and the window, I would note, was intact.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterIntact. Allegedly, that was his plan, and the bag was supposed to be on the other side.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTwenty years of reporting, and I have never seen luggage cooperate with deputies before the suspect did.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterThe bag talked first!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe window has declined to comment.
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