Crime Stoppers of Oregon

Reward Offered in Muslim Community Center Arson - Crime Stoppers Featured Case #22-13 (Photo)

May 05, 2022 07:22

The Portland Police Bureau and Portland Fire & Rescue, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to solve an arson and possible bias crime at the Muslim Community Center.

On Tuesday May 3, 2022, at around 6:48 p.m., an unidentified individual was captured by surveillance cameras pouring an undetermined type of accelerant on the back of the Muslim Community Center of Portland’s building, then lighting the substance on fire. After unsuccessfully starting the building on fire, the suspect tried a second time. Fortunately, there was only minor damage to the structure. The Muslim Community Center of Portland is located at 5325 North Vancouver Avenue.

Surveillance video of the suspect is available for viewing and download at: https://youtu.be/PoXAqnblvqw

Video and photos are being released by the Portland Police Bureau for public distribution to further a criminal investigation and broadcast usage rights are granted.

If you were in the area at the time of this incident and believe you have pertinent information, or if you recognize the pictured individual, please contact investigators or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Oregon.

Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 cash for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous.

Anyone wishing to submit a secure and anonymous tip regarding any unsolved felony crime should visit http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com/">http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com/ or visit the App Store and download P3 Tips for your smart phone or tablet.

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Photos: Three Picture Collage of the Suspect

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