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| Yesterday afternoon, a resident on Boones Bend Rd was approached by a couple in an SUV as she collected her mail. The female passenger engaged the resident in conversation, first asking for directions and then wanting to give the resident a “gift”. The couple stated that they were from Saudi Arabia (accented speech), and during the interaction, which involved both individuals in the car speaking in an attempt to keep the resident distracted, the female passenger began to surreptitiously remove jewelry from the resident’s wrist. Feeling the clasp of the bracelet being worked, the resident rapidly withdrew their arm, but the passenger used the motion to strip the bracelets from the wrist. The driver immediately accelerated away. They were driving a blue, newer model BMW SUV. These individuals match the general description and method of a crew that has been working in the metro area for the last several months. They may also be “panhandling” at freeway off-ramps or posing as broken-down motorists on the highway. They usually have “nice” cars, i.e. Mercedes, BMW, Lincoln, etc. It is all part of the window dressing to throw off your suspicions. If you see similar situations on the local roads, DO NOT STOP and offer help. If you think there is a traffic hazard, call 911, otherwise call the non-emergency line and report a stranded motorist.If you are approached by strangers (especially matching these general descriptions), do not hesitate to say “Not interested” and walk away or shut the door. *Do not worry about being rude. * Please BE FIRM. DO NOT LET THEM TOUCH YOU! Pay attention to license plates, if possible. Report all suspicious incidents. When reporting to the Sheriff’s Office, remember to describe the behaviors that caused you to be concerned. Please call or email Neil Kennedy about any incident occurring within Charbonneau or the immediate area. Clackamas County Non-Emergency 503-655-8211 Neil Kennedy at Charbonneau Country Club 503-694-2300; neil@charbonneaucountryclub.com Corporate Crime Control 503-505-3327 |
Please call Steve Chinn at 503-312-0927 or 503-266-5351 with any questions.