Portland Police Bureau
10/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/17/2024 12:37
Multi-Agency Stolen Vehicle Operation Results in Recovery of Stolen Vehicles and Arrests (Photo)
October 17, 2024 11:19
On Saturday, October 12, 2024, members of the Portland Police Bureau, Gresham Police Department, Port of Portland Police, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Parole and Probation, and the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office partnered on a stolen vehicle mission. The mission started in northeast Portland, then moved to the south near Clackamas County.
The mission resulted in:
37 - Stops
11 - Stolen (5 occupied, 6 unoccupied) (1:3 ratio)
9 - Custodies
1 - Gun Seized
18 - Warrants Serviced
8 - Vehicle Eludes
1 - Pursuit
Below are a few narratives regarding the successful enforcement actions taken by police:
Officers located a Stolen Dodge Ram in the Hazelwood Neighborhood that was originally stolen in March of 2024. The female driver eluded officers and after a sharp U-Turn she crashed into a medical building. The driver was taken into custody after fleeing from the vehicle and had multiple warrants from multiple counties.
Another incident involved a moped with a male driver and female passenger. The female passenger was dropped off and the male driver continued to elude police. Eventually, he dropped the moped and ran through a bramble bushes to hide. After multiple attempts to get him out of the bushes, he was eventually taken into custody. The female was identified as a 16-year-old runaway from California. The male had multiple extraditable warrants from California and a history of engaging in sex acts with minors. The female was taken to the hospital and connected with services.
Another incident occurred when a Gresham Police Officer attempted to stop a driver. The driver eluded and then fled from the vehicle on foot. He was soon located and taken into custody. The following day a resident at the location called police stating she found a gun in her yard. The gun was collected, determined to be stolen and was linked to this incident.
Members of the crowdsourced Facebook group PDX Stolen Cars assisted in locating three unoccupied stolen vehicles
The Portland Police Bureau is using evidence-based practice methodology to greatly increase the chances of stopping occupied stolen vehicles. This operation yielded a low ratio of one stolen vehicle located out of every two traffic stops/encounters. The Stolen Vehicle Operation utilizes data-driven evidence-based practices. In order to ensure these missions were informed and data driven, PPB SVO leadership collaborates with scientists and data analysis experts at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. As a result of this unique continuing collaboration, the OHSU team of scientists have provided valuable peer review and ideas used to improve the process.
Community members can find out more about stolen vehicle trends in Portland by visiting PPB's Open Data portal: https://www.portland.gov/police/open-data/stolen-vehicle-statistics
There are a lot of factors that go into crime trends, but enforcement efforts driven by data analysis, efficient use of limited resources, and interagency partnerships have been key factors in the reduction in car thefts in Portland. Car thefts are extremely impactful for victims, especially those who rely on their vehicles for their livelihoods. It's not just about the vehicles, either. Stolen vehicles are often used by suspects in other crimes including robberies and shootings. Interdicting those occupied stolen cars can prevent other crimes.
For more on East Precinct's innovative use of data, to make fewer stops, resulting in better outcomes, visit: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/news/read.cfm?id=462764
Photo Descriptions:
Black Truck crashed near tree
Black handgun on grass
Two officers leading a suspect away in handcuffs
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