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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Howard Prairie to host ODFW event ... VIDEO: Woman shares her story of self-injury ... Bear in southeast Medford draws a crowd; police continue to monitor it ... Howard Prairie to host ODFW event ... VIDEO: Woman shares her story of self-injury ... Bear in southeast Medford draws a crowd; police continue to monitor it ... CRIME Police look for man who allegedly stole security guard's gun Comment By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil Posted May. 12, 2016 at 9:31 AM By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil Posted May. 12, 2016 at 9:31 AM » Social News Police are looking for 37-year-old Steven Valencia, Jr., who allegedly stole a security guard's gun during a scuffle in downtown Medford early today. At 12:41 a.m., a security guard working at Inn at the Commons walked into one of the hotel's lower-level bathrooms and saw Valencia, described by police as a transient, loitering there, police said. Sgt. Steve Furst of Medford police said Valencia tried to leave, and the security guard tried to keep him there until officers arrived. "(He) did not want to stick around," Furst said. The guard told police a scuffle ensued and his holster and gun slipped off his belt during the fight. Valencia allegedly scooped them up and took off, leaving a backpack at the scene with some personal property inside that helped officers identify him, Furst said. The security guard suffered minor injuries in the altercation, Furst said. Valencia is described as white, 5-feet-11 and about 180 pounds, with light brown hair cut very short and a goatee, police said. He was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt and jeans. Anyone with information about the case or Valencia's whereabouts is asked to contact Medford police at 541-770-4784. Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or [email protected]. Follow him at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil . By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil Posted May. 12, 2016 at 9:31 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501