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@GreshamPolice
RELEASE DATE: July 26, 2023
CONTACT PERSON: On-duty PIO
CASE NUMBER: 24-30946
Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police took two people into custody after responding to a report of a robbery. Officers responded to 911 calls reporting a robbery at gunpoint, shortly before 9:30 p.m. last night, at the Gresham Skate Park, at 49 SE Roberts Ave. The victims scattered, including some that ran into Johnson Creek when they fled from the suspects. Callers described three suspects that fled the area.
Gresham Police Officers, including UAS (Drone) and K9 officers, teamed up with assisting Multnomah County Sheriff’s deputies, and a Portland Police airplane in responding to the call. While officers were attempting to locate the victims, a resident called in a sighting of the people that matched the description of the suspect given by callers. An officer spotted three people matching the description of the suspects and they ran when the officer approached. One of the three was quickly located and a discarded firearm was located nearby.
A second person was spotted hiding in the backyard of an area home. When officers attempted to contact him, he ran and hid in the backyard of another residence. He was eventually taken into custody. A second firearm was recovered where the second suspect was first seen hiding.
The investigation into the robbery is ongoing. The two suspects were lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center. Anyone with information that has not spoken to officers is asked to call the Gresham Police Tip-Line at 503-618-2719. Gresham Police Department partners with Crimestoppers of Oregon and anyone with information can also submit it through their website at http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com or by using their mobile app.
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