On Monday June 17th, 2024, the Sandy Police Department partnered with Fred Meyer loss prevention officers to conduct a retail theft sting at the Sandy Fred Meyer.
Five arrests were made, three of which also had outstanding warrants for their arrest.
- Ms. Jenny Van Norden, age 52 of Eagle Creek, OR - Theft in the Second Degree
- Mr. Diego Paleo, age 20 of Boring, OR - Theft in the Third Degree
- Mr. Mark Shearman, age 43 of Portland, OR - Outstanding Multnomah County Warrant
- Ms. Nicole Detroit, age 35 transient - Theft in the Second Degree and Felony Warrant for Forgery in the First Degree out of Linn County.
- Mr. Shane Dunford, age 38 of Oregon City - Outstanding Gladstone Municipal Warrant.
This mission spanned five hours, netting the five arrests.
The Sandy Police Department participates in these shoplifting details to help deter retail theft in our community. Outside of these planned stings, SPD officers work closely with employees of local retail establishments to respond to and address any theft.
Theft, of any amount, is against the law.
“The Sandy Police Department's mission is to fulfill the law enforcement needs of the people with the highest degree of fairness, professionalism and integrity, and protect the inherent rights of the people to live in freedom and safety.”
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