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On Sunday, March 5, 2023, the Portland Police Bureau, in partnership with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, conducted its third retail theft mission at Mall 205 and the Gateway area. The mission resulted in 34 custodies, the service of 28 warrants, and the recovery of 7 stolen vehicles that were being driven. Just over $3,000 of stolen merchandise was recovered.
A summary accounting of the three missions is below:
- March 5, 2023 (Single Day Mission)
- 34 arrests
- 28 warrants serviced
- 7 stolen vehicles recovered
- $3,006.32 in recovered stolen merchandise
February 6, 2023 (Single Day Mission)
- 40 arrests
- 60 warrants serviced
- $2,237 in recovered stolen merchandise
December 17-18 (Two-Day Mission)
- 64 arrests
- 70 warrants serviced
- 10 stolen vehicles recovered
- 3 firearms recovered (2 stolen)
- $8,743 in recovered stolen merchandise
Source: Portland Police