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Update: Suspicious Person Identified (Photo) - 01/16/19

Update: January 16, 2019

Today, Salem detectives contacted Mark Largent, age 61 of Salem, for the suspicious activity that occurred at the Wal-Mart on Commercial St SE late last week. Detectives detained Largent on a "Police Officer Custody" for a mental health evaluation, believing he was a danger to himself or others. Additionally, criminal charges will be forwarded to the Marion County District Attorney's Office for review. 

The Salem Police Department is greatful for the community's help in identifying Largent. 

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Salem, Ore. — Salem Police requests help from the public in identifying a subject who was reported as behaving in a suspicious manner at Wal-Mart on Commercial St SE.

On January 10, 2019, a male individual approached a woman in the store asking for help. Grasping onto the woman, the subject attempted to lead the woman to his vehicle. The woman was able to remove herself from the situation with the help of store employees who intervened after she made eye contact with them.  

The victim and witnesses report the suspect as an adult male, average height, and stocky build. He was driving a 2000s decade green truck without license plates. The exact vehicle make and model are unknown. Images of the suspect are included.

The department asks for the community’s help in locating the suspect. Anyone with information about him or his identity should call the Salem Police Tips Line at 503-588-8477.

Salem Police investigators remind all residents to always be aware of their surroundings and to trust your instincts should you find yourself in a suspicious circumstance. “The victim in this instance did a great job of drawing attention to herself to get assistance,” said Public Information Officer LT Treven Upkes. “If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Never be embarrassed to cause a ruckus to get the attention of others for assistance.”

“Please report any and all suspicious activity to the police department,” concluded Upkes. Residents should call or text 911 as appropriate, or call the police non-emergency line at 503-588-6123.

#S#P#D

Attached Media Files: Suspicious person, Suspicious person,

Update: Suspicious Person Identified (Photo) - 01/16/19

Update: January 16, 2019

Today, Salem detectives contacted Mark Largent, age 61 of Salem, for the suspicious activity that occurred at the Wal-Mart on Commercial St SE late last week. Detectives detained Largent on a "Police Officer Custody" for a mental health evaluation, believing he was a danger to himself or others. Additionally, criminal charges will be forwarded to the Marion County District Attorney's Office for review. 

The Salem Police Department is greatful for the community's help in identifying Largent. 

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Salem, Ore. — Salem Police requests help from the public in identifying a subject who was reported as behaving in a suspicious manner at Wal-Mart on Commercial St SE.

On January 10, 2019, a male individual approached a woman in the store asking for help. Grasping onto the woman, the subject attempted to lead the woman to his vehicle. The woman was able to remove herself from the situation with the help of store employees who intervened after she made eye contact with them.  

The victim and witnesses report the suspect as an adult male, average height, and stocky build. He was driving a 2000s decade green truck without license plates. The exact vehicle make and model are unknown. Images of the suspect are included.

The department asks for the community’s help in locating the suspect. Anyone with information about him or his identity should call the Salem Police Tips Line at 503-588-8477.

Salem Police investigators remind all residents to always be aware of their surroundings and to trust your instincts should you find yourself in a suspicious circumstance. “The victim in this instance did a great job of drawing attention to herself to get assistance,” said Public Information Officer LT Treven Upkes. “If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Never be embarrassed to cause a ruckus to get the attention of others for assistance.”

“Please report any and all suspicious activity to the police department,” concluded Upkes. Residents should call or text 911 as appropriate, or call the police non-emergency line at 503-588-6123.

#S#P#D

Attached Media Files: Suspicious person, Suspicious person,