Detectives continue to investigate the events surrounding the February 8 incident.
Today, February 25, 2020, a 15-year-old surrendered to detectives at Central Precinct. The juvenile was interviewed regarding ORS 166.076 Abuse of a Memorial to the Dead and ORS 164.365 Criminal Mischief in the First Degree. The juvenile was then released to their parent a short time later.
Due to suspect's age, PPB is not releasing the name. Furthermore, this case has now been referred to Multnomah County's Juvenile Services Division.
Photographs of the other suspects are again being released with this update. If anyone has information pertaining to the outstanding suspects, they are asked to contact detectives at 503-823-4000 or at CrimeTips@portlandoregon.gov .
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The Portland Police Bureau is continuing to investigate criminal activity that took place during the demonstrations on February 8, 2020 in about a 2-block area of downtown Portland. Today, PPB is sharing additional photos of suspects who were involved in those crimes in an effort to identify those suspects.
During this event, metal-tipped umbrellas were used to jab toward people and chase them down the street, and objects (including rocks, concrete, batons, cans, and food) were thrown at community members and police. There were at least two community members who were targeted by individuals with pepper spray. These community members were provided treatment by Portland Fire and Rescue medics assigned to the PPB Rapid Response Team (RRT) and assisted from the scene.
Suspect #2: White male, unknown age, wearing a red/orange ski mask, black zip-up hoodie under a black coat with red-and-black plaid liner, black backpack with "Nike" printed on it.
Suspect #3: White male, unknown age, all black, wearing black-with-white shapes bandana over face.
Suspect #4: White male, unknown age, black beanie hat, black glasses, black handkerchief over face, black puffy jacket, black pants.
If anyone has knowledge of the unknown suspects' identities, or more photos or videos of these or any crimes that took place during this event, please send the information to CrimeTips@portlandoregon.gov .
If anyone was a victim of a crime and has not reported it to officers, they are encouraged to call police non-emergency dispatch at 503-823-3333 and make a police report.
Anyone with information about individuals planning to commit criminal activity at any events is asked to share that information with the Portland Police Bureau. Information can be sent via email to CrimeTips@portlandoregon.gov .
For persons requiring anonymity, information may be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Oregon.
Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime. Tipsters can remain anonymous. Visit the App Store and download P3 Tips to submit secure and anonymous tips.
Online at https://www.p3tips.com/823
Call 503-823-HELP (4357)
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