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BURGLAR WHO PREYED ON PORTLAND SMALL BUSINESSES SENT TO PRISON BURGLARY TASK FORCE SOLVED THE CASE - 04/29/26

 

April 29, 2026

 

Case: 25CR39436 and 26CR01810

 

Portland, OR- Joseph Patrick Doherty, 47-years-old, was sentenced to 40 months prison today after he pleaded guilty to one count of Burglary in the First Degree and six counts of Burglary in the Second Degree on April 3, 2026.

 

In pleading guilty, Doherty admitted that he targeted and broke into (1) storage units at Public Storage (SW Babur Boulevard), and (2) small businesses in Multnomah Village. Those small businesses include Consign Couture, Little Shop of Drawers, and Merav Beautique.

 

Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Alex Garcia - lead of the Burglary Task Force - prosecuted the case for the State. After sentencing he said:

 

“Defendant’s actions are completely inexcusable. He targeted small businesses and caused significant financial strain for several business owners. He targeted storage units as his own goldmine to steal prized possessions from many. This sentence clearly highlights that this conduct and greed will not be tolerated.”

 

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank Portland Police Bureau Officer Joey Yoo, Officer Laura Frear, Officer Amelia Flohr, and the Burglary Task Force for excellent and thorough investigative work.

 

THE FACTS:
 

Beginning early June 2025, Doherty broke into and stole from five storage units at the Public Storage on SW Barbur Boulevard. Doherty stole memorabilia, kitchenware, electronics, jewelry, and clothing from those storage units on multiple occasions. On one occasion, Doherty left behind court paperwork inside a victim storage unit. That paperwork included Doherty’s full name and date of birth.

 

Beginning late 2025, Doherty broke into three small businesses in Multnomah Village, where he stole women’s clothing, jewelry, and purses. Those small businesses include Consign Couture, Little Shop of Drawers, and Merav Beautique.

 

The Burglary Task Force received multiple reports in this case and reviewed surveillance for each incident. Doherty was identified and arrested at a residence in SW Portland, at which time he was wearing multiple pieces of jewelry he had stolen.

 

                                                    ###MCDA###

 

BURGLAR WHO PREYED ON PORTLAND SMALL BUSINESSES SENT TO PRISON BURGLARY TASK FORCE SOLVED THE CASE - 04/29/26

 

April 29, 2026

 

Case: 25CR39436 and 26CR01810

 

Portland, OR- Joseph Patrick Doherty, 47-years-old, was sentenced to 40 months prison today after he pleaded guilty to one count of Burglary in the First Degree and six counts of Burglary in the Second Degree on April 3, 2026.

 

In pleading guilty, Doherty admitted that he targeted and broke into (1) storage units at Public Storage (SW Babur Boulevard), and (2) small businesses in Multnomah Village. Those small businesses include Consign Couture, Little Shop of Drawers, and Merav Beautique.

 

Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Alex Garcia - lead of the Burglary Task Force - prosecuted the case for the State. After sentencing he said:

 

“Defendant’s actions are completely inexcusable. He targeted small businesses and caused significant financial strain for several business owners. He targeted storage units as his own goldmine to steal prized possessions from many. This sentence clearly highlights that this conduct and greed will not be tolerated.”

 

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank Portland Police Bureau Officer Joey Yoo, Officer Laura Frear, Officer Amelia Flohr, and the Burglary Task Force for excellent and thorough investigative work.

 

THE FACTS:
 

Beginning early June 2025, Doherty broke into and stole from five storage units at the Public Storage on SW Barbur Boulevard. Doherty stole memorabilia, kitchenware, electronics, jewelry, and clothing from those storage units on multiple occasions. On one occasion, Doherty left behind court paperwork inside a victim storage unit. That paperwork included Doherty’s full name and date of birth.

 

Beginning late 2025, Doherty broke into three small businesses in Multnomah Village, where he stole women’s clothing, jewelry, and purses. Those small businesses include Consign Couture, Little Shop of Drawers, and Merav Beautique.

 

The Burglary Task Force received multiple reports in this case and reviewed surveillance for each incident. Doherty was identified and arrested at a residence in SW Portland, at which time he was wearing multiple pieces of jewelry he had stolen.

 

                                                    ###MCDA###