Retail Theft Mission Results in Numerous Arrests, One on a Homicide Warrant (Photo)

March 19, 2024 15:00

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An East Precinct retail theft mission resulted in the recovery of thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise and numerous arrests, including one for an out-of-state homicide.

On Monday, March 18th, 2024, East Precinct officers teamed up with retail partners to conduct a retail theft mission in the Mall 205 and Gateway areas. The mission resulted in the recovery of $31,000 in stolen merchandise. An overwhelming majority of the stolen merchandise was tied to a theft from a Seattle, Washington Lululemon location. East Precinct officers were made aware of the theft and located the involved vehicle with three individuals inside, along with large bags full of merchandise. All occupants of the vehicle were arrested on scene and several large garage bags full of merchandise totaling approximately $30,000 were recovered from inside the vehicle.

Lululemon theft suspects:

Joshua Hawkins, 30, of Oakland, California, was charged with Aggravated Theft in the First Degree, Theft in the First Degree (shoplifting), Organized Retail Theft, and Criminal Conspiracy

Robert Crawford, 19, of Antioch, California, was charged with Aggravated Theft in the First Degree, Theft in the First Degree (shoplifting), Organized Retail Theft, and Criminal Conspiracy

Angelina Crawford, 29, of Pittsburg, California, was charged with Aggravated Theft in the First Degree, Theft in the First Degree (shoplifting), Organized Retail Theft, Identify Theft (four counts), Out of State Homicide Warrant, and Criminal Conspiracy

The Portland Police Bureau’s Property Crimes Unit is working closely with Lululemon, as well as the outside agency involved in the arrest warrant.

The success of this mission is due in large part to the participation of retail partners and other organizations focused on disrupting retail theft in the Portland area.

Total mission stats:

28 arrests
7 citations issued
8 vehicles stopped
1 stolen vehicle recovered
1 firearm recovered
10.3g methamphetamine recovered

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

Photo description: Stolen merchandise recovered
Photo description: Stolen merchandise recovered
Photo description: Suspect arrested
Photo description: Suspect arrested
Photo description: Suspect arrested

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