Here's what we know about Jake Thomas Patterson, the suspect in the Jayme Closs kidnapping

Authorities on Friday identified Jake Thomas Patterson as the only suspect in the Jayme Closs kidnapping. He is also the suspect in the murder of Closs' parents — James, 56, and Denise, 46.

Patterson is 21 years old. Closs escaped from a home where Patterson lived in the 14100 block of South Eau Claire Acres Circle, near the town of Gordon. 

Here's what we know about the suspect:

Where is he now

Patterson is in custody in Barron County. He is being held in a cell by himself, pending charges of first degree murder and kidnapping. Charges are expected to be filed Monday. 

Patterson has no known previous criminal record. Police said his brother has a criminal record. 

How did police find him

Jayme Closs approached Jeanne Nutter, who was walking her dog Thursday. Nutter quickly took Closs to a neighbor's home, where they called police. 

The Douglas County Sheriff's Department responded. Using a description of his vehicle, they were able to pull over and arrest Patterson Thursday night.  

There are no other suspects.

Where did he grow up

The cabin where Patterson held Closs is in an enclave called Eau Claire Acres in the town of Gordon in Douglas County.

Neighbor Daphne Ronning said the Patterson family moved to the house 15 years ago and that Jake and his brother grew up there. Both attended Northwood School in Minong. Patterson's parents moved to another home, but Jake Patterson and his brother continued to use the Eau Claire Acres home.

Gordon is home to about 645 people in a heavily forested region where logging is the top industry. Eau Claires Acres, where Closs was found, is about six miles east of the town. The area is described as a neighborhood with cabin-like homes. The region is popular for tourists who rent or own cabins. During winter, the area is less populated. Cell phone reception is spotty in the region.

Northwood School superintendent Jean Serum described Patterson as quiet. He graduated from high school in 2015. He was on the the school's quiz bowl team. 

Did he have a job

Patterson was unemployed. 

Steve Lykken, president of Jennie-O Turkey Store in Barron said that Patterson worked at the turkey processing plant in Barron for one day. That was three years ago. Closs' parents both worked at that Jennie-O plant for years. 

How did he know Jayme Closs or her family

Police said his intention was to target Jayme Closs, not her parents. Police said he took precautions to make it difficult for authorities to find him. For example, he shaved his head so that he didn't leave hair at the scene.

At press conferences Friday, police said they have no evidence that Patterson communicated with Jayme Closs via social media.

James and Denise Closs and Jake Patterson worked at the same turkey processing plant for one day, but it's unknown whether they would have met each other. 

This story is developing.