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Chia Pet bandit robs three area banks

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-03-12 13:17

The FBI is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the "Chia Pet" bandit.

This person is believed to be responsible for three bank robberies in the metro area in less than a month. FBI agents nicknamed him the “Chia Pet" bandit because his hair can be spiky like the plant growth on the popular toy. In addition, the Oregon Financial Institutions Security Task Force (FIST) is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man.
 
In each case, the man walked into the bank, demanded cash and left on foot. Witnesses describe him as a white male, 30-40 years old, 175-180 pounds, thin build with sunken cheeks.
 
Investigators believe he is responsible for the following robberies:

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KATU follows developing Happy Valley death story

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Sun, 2010-02-21 21:31

CLACKAMAS, Ore. - A man from Happy Valley no longer faces murder charges, or any other charges, less than 24 hours after he was jailed in the death of Debbie Wallace. Deputies, however, indicated that other charges may be coming.

Wallace was found dead Saturday in the trailer the couple shared in Happy Valley. David Updike was arrested for murder the same day. However, a Clackamas County Sheriff's Department spokesperson reports an autopsy showed she "did not die of homicidal violence." As such, Updike was released on Sunday.     

Read our original investigation into this story.

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Homicide charges dropped in Happy Valley mobile home death

Submitted by Margy Lynch on Sat, 2010-02-20 18:15
Neighbors at the Orchard Lane Mobile Home Park in Happy Valley say a deaf woman was killed in her mobile home Saturday morning.

CLACKAMAS, Ore. - At the Orchard Lane Mobile Home Park in Happy Valley, police investigators are investigating a Saturday morning death.

Police initially were saying very little - but they did confirm it was a woman who died in mobile home No. 27 here off of Southeast Orchard Lane. Late Saturday they revealed the identity of that woman: Deborah Sue Wallace, age 44.

Neighbors tell us quite a bit more: They say the woman who lived in No. 27 was a deaf woman who was very sweet. They say they often saw her walking around the mobile home park, sometimes with bruises or marks on her face or other signs that she had been beaten. They also tell us that they have called police a number of times, and officers have been at this unit responding to domestic violence calls.

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F.B.I. investigating Bank of America robbery in Happy Valley

Submitted by Jeremy Doucette... on Thu, 2010-02-18 15:36

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) are currently investigating a robbery that occurred earlier today at the Bank of America on SE Sunnyside Road, in Happy Valley

The robbery took place at 11:55 a.m. 

Sheriff's Deputies responded to the scene but were unable to locate the suspect.

The Portland Division of the F.B.I. are now involved to enhance the investigative effort.

Investigators report the suspect entered the bank, demanded cash and fled the scene of foot - last observed eastbound on SE Sunnyside Road.

The suspect is described as:

  • White male
  • Late 20's - early 30's
  • 6' - 6'2'' tall
  • Clean shaven, with a receding hairline
  • Was last seen wearing long sleeve, black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans

Anyone with information concerning this crime should contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office confidential Tip Line: (503) 723-4949

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$650K earmarked for local drug fight

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Wed, 2010-02-17 19:08

Clackamas County's drug fighting team is getting $650,000 to help fight the pipeline of drugs that are funneling into northern Oregon.

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Washougal man's stolen credit cards end up in Oregon

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2010-02-09 16:57

Clackamas County police are searching for a man and woman who have been illegally purchasing items and services with a credit card from a Washington man.

The victim of this crime, Joel Jensen, resides in Washougal, Wash., and is the victim of a mail theft that occurred at his residence in Washougal. As a result, Jensen has since received a number of unauthorized transactions conducted on his stolen MasterCard -- unauthorized transactions conducted in Oregon's Clackamas County.

Between Dec. 26 and Jan. 13, a number of unauthorized credit card transactions were incurred on Jensen's stolen MasterCard at the following locations:

  • the Talbert Car Wash, in Clackamas;
  • the Union 76 Station, in Clackamas
  • the Fred Meyer Store, located on SE 82ND Avenue, in SE Portland

Clackamas County Sheriff's Deputies pursuing this investigation obtained store surveillance images of the suspect couple and appear in the provided photos as described: 

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Thief ruins couple's honeymoon

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Tue, 2010-02-02 15:01

CARVER, Ore. - A thief made off with a couple's most important possessions, just hours after the two had gotten married.

Wesley Tennyson and Hnin Tennyson of Oklahoma were married on New Year's Eve and decided to honeymoon in Oregon.

They were at the Carver boat ramp at 14888 S. Springwater Road the next day and someone smashed out their car window and stole their bags. Inside were their credit cards and documents proving that the couple was legally able to be in the United States. Hnin is formerly a resident of Myanmar.

Security cameras caught the suspect as he used the credit cards at a Target store and Starbucks at Clackamas Promenade, located at 9000 S.E. Sunnyside Road.

The suspect was described as an older white man who may be driving an older, dark-colored panel van.

If you have information, call the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office confidential tip line at (503) 723-4949. Reference case number 10-033.

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Parole violators nabbed in 'Operation Absconder Recovery'

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Fri, 2010-01-29 14:12

Officers from several local police agencies got together this week in a big sweep to arrest parole and probation violators.

During 'Operation Absconder Recovery' officers tracked down 105 people and ended up arresting 31 of them for their existing or newly discovered parole violations.

"Everyone involved did a great job," Jay Scroggin, Clackamas County Community Corrections Mission Coordinator, said in a press release."Mission accomplished."

The agencies involved were:

  • Milwaukie Police Department
  • Oregon City Police Department
  • Molalla Police Department
  • Canby Police Department
  • West Linn Police Department
  • Sandy Police Department
  • Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
  • Clackamas County Jail
  • Clackamas County Department of Communications
  • Sheriff's Office Community Corrections Division

 

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Stolen SUV found floating in the Clackamas River

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Tue, 2010-01-26 14:06

A stolen SUV ended up in the Clackamas River and investigators are trying to figure out who is responsible.

A fisherman spotted the submerged vehicle just after 7 a.m. It was floating downstream about 100 yards from the Carver Bridge.

Numerous agencies responded, including search and rescue teams and divers. From a marine boat, a pole camera was used to see if anyone was inside (it was empty) and to get the license plate number.

It turned out that the SUV, a 2001 Ford Excursion, had been reported stolen. It was taken overnight from an address on Southeast Harmony Road in Clackamas.

The SUV remains in the river and is marked with a buoy and crime scene tape. Police say it does not pose a navigational hazard and will stay there while the owner works out the removal details with the insurance company.

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Thief sought by police

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Wed, 2010-01-20 18:02

Police are on the lookout for a man who broke into the common area of an apartment complex and made off with a DVD player.

The crime happened around 3:40 a.m. Monday at the Clackamas Apartments at 15125 S.E. 90th.

Description

  • White male in his 30s
  • Brown, thinning hair
  • Was wearing a blue zip-up coat with white stripes down the sleeves, black jeans and black shoes

Got a Tip?

If you have information about this case, you can leave a tip in one of three ways. Be sure to reference Case #10-1835.

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