On February 14th, 2018 Forest Grove Police received a report that unknown persons had ordered Disney Merchandise worth approximately $35,000 from an online vendor.The transaction was discovered to be fraudulent.
On March 16th, 2018 Forest Grove Police Detectives executed a search warrant in the 1700 block of Covey Run Drive in Forest Grove. Detectives contacted Ryan and Ashley Trapp who reside there with their ten children. Detectives recovered a large amount of Disney merchandise ranging from electronics, clothing, toys, furniture, luggage and even a toaster. Some of the property was found in boxes while other merchandise was being used.
In the days following the search warrant, seized items were inventoried and approximately one third of the stolen property was recovered.
No arrest has been made in this case as it is open and is actively being investigated. The Forest Police Department is seeking the public's help in our attempts to recover the remaining stolen merchandise. If anyone has any information they are encouraged to contact the Forest Grove Police Department at 503-629-0111.