PPB Arrests Suspect Wanted for Hardware Store Burglary

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October 21, 2021 15:36

On Thursday, October 21, 2021, Portland Police Central Precinct Bike Unit officers arrested one of the suspects involved in the burglary of a local hardware store on October 10, 2021. The burglary garnered much attention because of the video showing two suspects rappelling from roof into the store, which was located in the 1600 Block of NW Glisan Street.

Members of the Central Precinct Neighborhood Response Team conducted follow-up on this case, including obtaining the video footage. A PPB Detective was able to identify one of the suspects and officers arrested 31-year-old Joseph Reynolds, who also had outstanding warrants. Reynolds has been charged with Burglary in the Second Degree, Theft in the First Degree (for the hardware store incident) and Burglary in the Second Degree, Theft in the First Degree and Felon in Possession of a Firearm related to a burglary in April 2021 in the 1000 Block of SW Vista Ave.

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