LINN COUNTY, Ore. 27 Nov. 2024 – Oregon State Police traffic stop results in recovery of stolen merchandise valued at more than $22,000.
On Nov. 25, 2024, at about 3 p.m., an Oregon State K-9 Trooper stopped a car headed southbound on Interstate 5 in Linn County for an equipment violation. During the stop and while engaging with the driver, the trooper observed signs of possible criminal activity.
The trooper received consent to search the vehicle and discovered a large amount of unopened merchandise from various Walgreens stores within the car. The total value of the recovered property was more than $22,000.
The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is available for release at this time.
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