UPDATE: Suspect who Eluded Police in Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Arrested, Perimeter is Clearing

November 05, 2024 20:55

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The suspect in this investigation has been located and taken into custody by members of SERT. Officers are working to re-open the area as soon as possible. There are no known threats to the public at this time. The Portland Police Bureau appreciates the patience and understanding of the community as we worked through this investigation.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Transit Police Division is investigating the robbery and will release additional information about that crime when appropriate.

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***Original Message Below***

Police tactical teams have been activated for a search for an armed suspect hiding in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood.

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 1:43 p.m., Portland Police officers assigned to East Precinct were dispatched to a report of an armed robbery of a pedestrian involving a gun in the 4500 block of Southeast 122nd Avenue. No one was injured.

Officers quickly located a suspect, who ran into the neighborhood in an effort to elude police. Officers believe they have contained the suspect inside of a perimeter. Traffic is restricted in and around the perimieter, Southeast 124th Avenue to Southeast 128th Avenue, Southeast Harold Avenue and Southeast Reedway Avenue. Residents have been notified via the Public Alerts system.

At least one home was evacuated 12700 block of Southeast Reedway Street. Also, some students from nearby Alice Ott Middle School, 12500 Southeast Ramona Street, who live within the perimeter, are being cared for at the school and their families have been notified. Portland Police School Liaison officer is working directly with David Douglas School District.

The Portland Police Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) and the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) were activated at 3:51 p.m.

Portland's community notification system is called PublicAlerts. Visit https://www.publicalerts.org to sign up. PublicAlerts sends information by text, email, and voice message about how to stay safe during an emergency.

A PIO is responding to the scene. Additional information will be released as appropriate.

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