UPDATE: Public Safety Alert Lifted, Suspect In Custody (Photo) -08/10/23

*Warning: the following contains language describing lewd sexual behavior* The subject of this Public Safety Alert was arrested during an unrelated incident and is now in custody. On the morning of August 10, 2023, at 6:00 a.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 8900 Block of Northeast Hancock Street after a resident called 911 to report an unknown man standing outside of their residence, watching them. The man, clothed only in his underwear, took a shirt the resident left outside and put it on. At this point the caller ran upstairs and called 911. Officers arrived and immediately recognized the suspect to be Dustin Knieriem. Knieriem was safely taken into custody and booked into the Clackamas County Jail. The Portland Police Bureau thanks our Portland community for their vigilance throughout this Public Safety Alert period. ###PPB### ***Original Message Below*** *Warning: the following contains language describing lewd sexual behavior* On July 18, 2023, at 2:15 a.m., officers responded to the call of a man masturbating in the 12500 Block of Southeast Powell Boulevard. The first arriving officer attempted to convince the subject to cease, put on this clothing, and leave the area. The subject refused her request and continued. Officers took the subject into custody, and based on their interaction with him believed his criminal activity was influence by his mental state. Instead of being charged with a crime, the subject was transported to a local hospital, and placed on a Police Officer’s Hold for a mental health evaluation. On August 6, 2023, a student at McDaniel High School called 911 to report that a man who did not work at the school was on school grounds and had removed sports equipment. When officers arrived, they were flagged down by two students who told them the suspect was sitting on school equipment while “touching himself.” One of the children told officers the suspect was “masturbating” while looking directly at them. Officers found and arrested 37-year-old Dustin Lee Knieriem, the same subject from the July 18th incident. Knieriem was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Burglary in the Second Degree (2 counts), Public Indecency (2 counts), Theft in the Second Degree, Theft in the Third Degree, and on a Parole Violation. Knieriem was released by order of the court on his own recognizance. Based on statements made by Knieriem to arresting officers, and due to his escalating behavior, they have reason to believe he may attempt to sexually harm children. A parole violation warrant has been issued for his arrest. The Portland Police Bureau is asking anyone who sees Knieriem to immediately call 911. Special vigilance is requested around schools and other areas that cater to children. Dustin Lee Knieriem is described as a 5’10” white male, 37 years old, weighing approximately 210 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes, and a tan complexion. Knieriem was last seen wearing the black McDaniel High School track uniform he is pictured in. Photographs of Knieriem have been included with this news release to help locate any potential additional victims of crimes committed by Knieriem and to help community members quickly recognize him. Anyone who does see Knieriem is asked to immediately call 911. If anyone has information about crimes committed by Knieriem, please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov . Photograph: Dustin Knieriem in Black Track Suit Photograph: Dustin Knieriem Portrait ###PPB###