Some victims have already claimed their property, but investigators have several hundred more unclaimed items and would like to identify as many owners as possible.  We want to return their property and bring closure to these cases. 

If you have been the victim of theft of jewelry, guns, sporting goods, or a wide variety of other items since January 2013 and you live in (most likely western) Washington County, we want you to see if you can view and claim your items on our website.  Please make a claim regardless of their monetary value and even if you do not want the items returned to you.

While six suspects have been identified, arrests will be forthcoming as the investigation continues. 

Deputies Search for Man Who Assaulted Dotty's Clerk in Aloha

At 2:30 in the morning on Tuesday, June 17, deputies responded to a robbery and assault call at Dotty's, a business at 20571 SW TV Highway in Aloha.  As the 32-year-old female sales clerk was locking the door on her way out, a man ran up behind her and began striking her in the head with a solid object until she fell to the ground.  He ran inside the business and took an unspecified number of lottery tickets and a small amount of cash.  The clerk was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with significant head injuries.  Violent Crimes Unit detectives ask for assistance from the public to identify the suspect. 

The suspect is described as being in his 30s with dark skin and a medium build.  He was wearing a light colored shirt with a Nike logo on the front, black warmup pants with a white stripe down the leg, and a dark ball cap.  He had a surgical mask covering his face.  Anyone with information is encouraged to call (503) 846-2500.

Underage Alcohol Sales Mission

On May 23, deputies conducted an undercover compliance mission where underage teenagers attempt to purchase alcohol from stores in Washington County.  Two 18-year-old Explorer Post members were deployed to try to buy alcohol; they used their valid Oregon ID cards if requested by a store clerk.  Of the 27 businesses visited on May 23, only 1 clerk sold alcohol to the teen decoys.  This is a really encouraging indicator that stores are not selling alcohol to minors. The Sheriff's Office thanks our Explorer Post volunteers and commends all the businesses who were in compliance.

Car Clouts at Athletic Clubs in Cedar Mill and Bethany 

On June 12, a car clout was reported at the Sunset Athletic Club.  Someone entered the victim's vehicle through an open sunroof between 6-7:30 pm and stole a Macbook Air.  The victim saw a white adult male leave the area in a hurry in a silver Chevy truck.  The same day, another vehicle was broken into at the Bethany Athletic Club between 9-11 pm and the suspects stole an expensive purse and used credit cards about 45 minutes later at the Safeway and Chevron off NW 185th.  An employee saw the same driver and vehicle leave one of those businesses.  Deputies were advised via radio that Hillsboro PD had discovered a similar Chevy pickup with stolen plates at Old Chicago (restaurant).  Through the window, police could see mounds of purses, backpacks, tools, and other obvious loot from thefts, including the one stolen from the Bethany Athletic Club.  Deputies obtained a search warrant to search the truck and seized 100 pieces of evidence.  Most of the items reported stolen were recovered.  The truck was last registered in California, is unregistered in Oregon, and is not listed as stolen.  Deputies continue to work to identify the male suspect.  Please call non-emergency dispatch (503) 629-0111 if you have any tips to help investigators, and always store valuables in your cars out of sight in your locked vehicles.  

Tenant Loses Temper Near Somerset West 

On June 7, a deputy responded to a Criminal Mischief call at the office of the Sir Charles Court apartments near the Somerset West neighborhood.  Office staff showed the deputy video of a tenant who came into the office upset and knocked a $1,500 computer off the desk along with other items and scared the staff.  The man admitted to the damage and was apparently upset by contractors who were making noise in the apartment above his own.  When deputies told him he was under arrest, the man retreated into his apartment, taking a fighting stance near kitchen knives and a large metal golf club.  Deputies deployed a taser and took him into custody.  He was charged with Disorderly Conduct I, Attempted Criminal Mischief I, Criminal Mischief II, and Resisting Arrest.

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