Retail Theft Mission Yields Dozens of Arrests (Photo)

December 12, 2023 14:46

A retail theft mission over the weekend resulted in more than three dozen arrests and the recovery of thousands of dollars in merchandise.

On December 9, 2023, and December 10, 2023, East Precinct and Central Precinct officers, with the assistance of the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Retail Theft Task Force, conducted a retail theft mission. Law enforcement personnel focused on businesses in the Mall 205 area, Gateway area, and Downtown Portland. The mission resulted in the arrests of 37 people for felony and misdemeanor crimes. Additionally, four stolen vehicles and approximately $4,900 in stolen merchandise were recovered.

This weekend’s mission is one of many retail theft missions conducted by the Portland Police Bureau since the start of the year. The missions have culminated in dozens upon dozens of arrests. In many cases, these individuals are involved in criminal activity that extends far beyond retail theft. Therefore, the apprehensions go a long way in improving livability across the area.

These retail theft missions will continue for the foreseeable future in order to deter retail theft and other crimes across Portland.

Photo description: Vehicle stopped during mission
Photo description: Items recovered during mission

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