Suspect In Attempted ATM Theft Arrested -03/07/25

Suspect in Attempted ATM Theft Arrested

Camas, Wash. -- 

On 5-19-24, at about 5:43 a.m., masked subjects in a stolen Ford truck attempted to steal an outdoor ATM from the Riverview Community Bank located at 450 NE 3^rd Ave, Camas. Using the truck, a heavy chain and a tow hook, they pulled the ATM off its concrete base. The subjects attempt to break into ATM vault but were unsuccessful, and did not obtain any currency. They fled in the stolen truck moments before police arrived. The damage they caused was extensive and was estimated to be more than $80000.00. Also, it was later determined there was over $30000.00 inside ATM at the time of the incident.

The incident was investigated by the Camas Police Investigations Unit, who processed the scene at the bank and the stolen truck when it was found abandoned at the 100 block of SE King St., Camas. Collected items of evidence were sent to the Washington State Patrol crime lab for processing.

Camas Detectives were able to identify one the subjects in the attempted felony Theft and felony Malicious Mischief as Robert Brooks, a 46-year-old Portland, OR resident. With the assistance of other local area law enforcement partners, Brooks was located and arrested on 3-6-25 in Northeast Portland. He was booked in the Multnomah County Detention Center and is awaiting extradition back to Clark County.

This incident is still an active investigation. Detectives ask that anyone with information regarding any additional suspects in this case (#24-0563) contact the Camas Police Department via email; police@cityofcamas.us

Violation Of A Protection Order - Subject Patrick Wetzel Arrested -02/28/25

Camas, WA

On 2-27-25, at approximately 2218 hours, Camas Police Department officers responded to a protection order violation occurring at the 2300 block of NE Everett St., Camas, WA. The call was initiated by a court order electronic monitoring system, which alerted 911 and Police that a respondent in a served protection order, Patrick Wetzel, was currently in violation of the order by being on the protected person's property and/or inside the court mandated exclusionary zone around the protected person's property.

Officers arrived in the area and discovered Wetzel's unoccupied vehicle parked in the driveway of the protected person's residence. Officers searched the property and located Wetzel hiding inside a large trash bin located on the westside of the property. Wetzel initially refused officer's verbal commands to exit the trash bin, which led to officers using a pepper-spray projectile and a minimal amount of physical force to safely place him in custody. The involved protected person was inside the residence during this incident, was checked by Officers, and was found to be safe.

Wetzel was transported and booked into the Clark County Jail on charges of Violating a Protection Order and Resisting Arrest.

"There has been a high level of community concern after this subject was released on bail after the previous arrest when he fired several rounds from a firearm into the residential neighborhood," said Chief Tina Jones. "I am grateful for the quick response to last night's incident by the Camas Police Department team, as well as surrounding agency partners, including the Clark County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver Police Department, and Washougal Police Department. I am relieved we were able to coordinate to make an arrest and maintain safety in the neighborhood."

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Commercial Burglary -- SafeFire Indoor Shooting Range And Retail, Camas WA -02/26/25

Camas, Wash.--On February 25^th, 2025, at approximately 02:09 a.m., Camas Police Department responded to a burglary alarm at SafeFire, located at 4857 NW Lake Rd., Camas. Multiple officers arrived to discover forceable entry was made through the front glass doors. Multiple firearms from the retail area of the business were stolen and the suspect(s) had fled the scene prior to the police arrival.

This incident is being actively investigated by the Camas Police Department Investigation Unit and with the assistance of the ATF (The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms). If anyone has any information concerning the burglary, or has possible suspect information, they are asked to contact Camas Police Department at (360) 834-4151.