Crime Alerts

June 9, 2008

Crime:
Thefts
Date & Time:
On June 9, 2008
Location:
Sylvania Campus, parking lots

Incidents

During the morning hours of Monday, June 9, 2008, a suspicious vehicle was observed in the area of Parking Lot 5. This vehicle was a 1980 white or tan Ford pickup with the tailgate missing with Oregon license RNF477. There were two male subjects in the vehicle described as:  Subject #1 white male, mid to late 20’s. This subject was wearing baggy pants and had dark hair. Subject #2 white male, mid to late 20’s was wearing a dark colored baseball cap with a blue sweatshirt. Shortly, after these individuals were spotted in the parking lot two students reported their catalytic converters had been removed from their vehicles. Catalytic converter thieves typically target vehicles with high ground clearance.

Anyone with information on these cases should contact the Department of Public Safety at (503) 977-4902. Should you observe these suspects or the suspect vehicle on or near the campus, please report it immediately to the Department of Public Safety at (503) 977-4902 or our emergency number (503) 977-4444, but do not attempt to make contact with them.

Prevention tips

Some Midas and Meineke exhaust specialist businesses are offering to tack weld catalytic converters free of charge for anyone with a personally owned vehicle.

Vehicle owners wanting more information on the tack-weld process can call one of the five participating businesses:

  • Midas of Beaverton, 4325 S.W. Cedar Hills Blvd., 503-643-5561
  • Meineke of Hillsboro, 2901 S.E. 73rd Ave., 503-848-3231
  • Meineke of Beaverton, 13203 S.W. Canyon Road, 503-644-3522
  • Meineke of Tigard, 13707 S.W. Pacific Highway, 503-624-9298
  • Meineke of Sherwood, 13985 S.W. Tualatin-Sherwood Road, 503-625-4831

November 8 and December 13, 2007

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Crime:
Thefts
Date & Time:
On Nov 8 and Dec 13, 2007
Location:
Sylvania Campus, HT building men's locker room

Attempt to Identify Theft Suspect

On November 8, 2007 and December 13, 2007 this subject was seen in the area during two different thefts from the Sylvania Campus men’s locker room. The MO for both thefts were identical in which the locker doors were dramatically pried open. During the last theft, a College Dell Latitude lap top  serial number 23NWVC1 was stolen. If you recognize this person please contact Officer Nikki Barone at the Department Of Public Safety Portland Community College Sylvania Campus at 503-977-4902 or via e-mail nbarone@pcc.edu

Update: Suspect Identified and Caught!

See news article on the public safety partnership used to identify the suspect. Since the news article the suspect has been caught. Thank you so much to our Public Safety officers and department!

October 26, 2007

Crime:
Suspicious Subject
Date & Time:
On Oct 26, 2007 at approximately 12:05 PM
Location:
Southeast Center, Parking Lot 1

Victim said that as she was coming off SE Division into the parking lot of the Legin restaurant. The Suspect pulled into the same lot located west of Parking Lot 1 just south of Mt Tabor Hall. The victim said that the suspect parked his truck hastily and got in front of her.

He then said that she was beautiful as he grabbed her or attempted to grab her on the arm. She noticed also that the suspect had an object in his other hand that appeared to be silver in color and small like a cell phone. She was not sure what it was but was able to move away from the suspect and find safety in Mt. Tabor Hall. She said as she was entering the building she saw the reflection of the suspect vehicle driving through Parking Lot 1 south of Mt. Tabor Hall.

The Portland Police Bureau was notified, responded and took a report. 

The suspect was described as follows:

White male adult, approximate age early to mid-thirties, about 5’8” tall, weighing approximately 160 lbs with brown hair, short to medium length, clean cut and slightly wavy on top, clean shaven, wearing dark blue jeans and a flannel type shirt (unknown color).  Victim described the suspect as someone who might work in construction.

The suspect vehicle was described as:
Late 1980s to early 1990s two door Chevy S10 or Nissan,  Royal blue in color.

Please contact Public Safety at 503-977-4902 if you have any information regarding this incident.

July 2, 2007

Crime:
Armed Robbery
Date & Time:
On July 2, 2007 at approximately 9:20 PM
Location:
Sylvania Campus, Parking Lot 13

On July 2, 2007 at approximately 9:20 PM, three male suspects approached a student while he was walking to his vehicle in Parking Lot 13 and asked him for a dollar. He took out a dollar and they demanded more. Suspect #1 displayed a gun while Suspect #2 took money from the student’s wallet. The suspects then ran into the wooded area near P13.

The suspects were described as follows:

Suspect #1:

Black Male approximately 26-27 years old, tall thin build with lighter skin, silver teeth and a pock marked face. Suspect was wearing a hooded sweatshirt with a zipper.

Suspect #2:

Black Male whose skin was darker than Suspect #1, shorter than Suspect #1 with slightly heavy build and a slight beard. Suspect was wearing a hooded sweatshirt with a zipper.

Suspect #3:

Black Male with no further description.

Please contact Public Safety at 977-4902 if you have any information regarding this incident.

May 21, 2007

Crime:
Strong Arm Robbery
Date & Time:
On May 21, 2007 at approximately 3:35 PM
Location:
Sylvania Campus, Men’s Locker Room First Floor of HT Building

On May 21, 2007 at approximately 3:35 PM, two male suspects approached a student in the men’s locker room on the first floor of the HT Building. After they talked briefly to the student, Suspect #2 backhanded the victim in the forehead area knocking off his hat. Suspect #2 then took the victim’s wallet, removed money from it and then threw the wallet at the victim. The suspects then ran out the west doors of the HT first floor and were last seen by witnesses on foot in Parking Lot # 13.

The suspects were described as follows:

Suspect #1:

A dark skinned male, possibly middle-eastern with noticeable acne approximately 5’-9” tall and medium build. He was wearing black exercise pants with a white vertical stripe on the legs, and a black “skull” cap with a white horizontal stripe around the bottom.

Suspect #2:

A dark skinned male whose skin was lighter than Suspect #1, possibly middle-eastern approximately 5’-9” tall and medium build. He was wearing a light blue jersey type shirt, possibly shorts and a white baseball hat cocked to one side. His hair was described as straight and “odd looking” perhaps medium brown in color.

Please contact Public Safety at 977-4902 if you have any information regarding this incident.

April 30, 2007 Alert Bulletin

Crime:
Assault
Date & Time:
April 30, 2007 | 7:36 PM
Location:
Cascade Campus, South side of Dan Moriarty Hall

On April 30, 2007, at approximately 7:36 PM, four male subjects engaged in a fight outside on the sidewalk on the south side of Dan Moriarty Hall. One subject was knocked unconscious and was transported by medics to a local hospital. The identity of the victim is not known.

Yesterday we had other reports of fights in the same area, however, no fights were observed by our officers.

Public safety tips:

  • Walk in groups
  • Be aware of your surroundings
  • Call Public Safety and report anything suspicious

Public Safety Emergency: 503-977-4444 or 4444 from any campus phone
Public Safety Non Emergency: 503-977-4902 or 4902 from any campus phone

March 15, 2007 Alert Bulletin

Crime:
Theft
Date & Time:
March 15, 2007 at Approximately 1:00 PM
Location:
Sylvania parking lots 5, 9, and 10

Yesterday afternoon there were several vehicles broken into by prying the windows open. The items that were stolen were predominately vehicle stereos and vehicle registrations. Several different types of vehicles were targeted; however, the most prevalent type of vehicle was the Honda Civic. Possible suspect vehicle seen leaving the area was a red Ford Explorer. Suspect operating the vehicle was a white male in his 20’s. Local police agencies were notified of the thefts.

Tips to aid staff and students:

  • Be aware of and report any suspicious activity you may observe in the parking lots.
  • Park in a well lit (if dark) or well traveled area.
  • If possible remove the face plate of your radio before securing your vehicle
  • Utilize your vehicle alarm.
  • Keep your vehicle registration in your purse or wallet rather than in the vehicle.

If suspicious activity is observed call Public Safety at x4902 from any campus phone or 503-977-4902. For crimes occurring right now call x4444 from any campus phone or 503-977-4444.

February 13, 2007 Alert Bulletin

Crime:
Theft & physical injury
Date & Time:
February 12, 2007 at approximately 4:30pm
Location:
Cascade campus, Tri-met bus stop

A Cascade student was robbed as she waited for a bus at the Tri Met Bus stop on the SW corner of Killingsworth Street and Albina Street at approximately 4:30pm today (2/12/2007). The victim was punched in the nose by the suspects who then removed her wallet from her purse, took her money and then placed the wallet back into her purse before fleeing on foot.

After the robbery, the victim also fled on foot and contacted PCC Public Safety dispatch for assistance. Portland Police were also notified and responded. They conducted a search of the area with the victim but did not locate the suspects.

The victim described the suspects as two black males in their early twenties. Suspect #1 was approximately six feet tall, thin build, with braids in his hair. Suspect #2 was approximately six foot two inches tall, medium build, with a short afro. The victim also reported that she has seen the suspects near the bus stop before.

Please contact PCC Public Safety at 977-4902 if you have any information regarding this incident.

June 3, 2006 Alert Bulletin

Crime:
Thefts
Date:
The week of June 5 - 9, 2006

Incident: Recently, we have experienced thefts from offices, classrooms, and restrooms. Several wallets and other items of value have been taken. Recent thefts have taken place in the Health Technology Building, Communications Technology Building, Social Sciences Building.

Suspects have been using victim’s credit cards in local businesses.

 The following are some helpful tips regarding your valuables:

  • Never leave your property unattended, not even for a moment.
  • Engrave your personal items (bikes, calculators, laptop computers, etc.) with your driver's license or other owner-applied numbers.
  • Keep a written record of valuables, including descriptions and serial numbers. These are proof that the property is yours and will aid in the reporting process and recovery.
  • Be aware of your surroundings and always report missing or stolen property immediately. We will assist you in trying to recover your property.

January 24, 2006 Alert Bulletin

Crime:
Vehicle Theft - 1990's Hondas
Date:
January 17 and January 23, 2006
Location:
Rock Creek Campus

On the listed dates officers had reports of stolen vehicles at the Rock Creek campus. On both occasions the victim's owned a Honda made in the 1990's. On both occasions officers found a vehicle dumped at the campus that was later found to be stolen.

Loss prevention tips:

  • Make sure your vehicle is locked
  • Activate your alarm system, if applicable
  • Use an anti theft device, such as a “Club”
  • Check your vehicle periodically throughout the day if you will be here all day.

Should you observe any suspicious activity on the campus, please report it immediately to the Department of Public Safety at (503) 977-4902 or our emergency number (503) 977-4444.

January 20, 2006 Alert Bulletin

In the last week there have been three separate incidents of thefts from the Health Technology Building HT gym lockers. Here are some tips: 

  • Always use a lock; never assume your belongings will be safe in an unlocked locker.
  • Be vigilant, report any suspicious people loitering inside the locker room or around the outside of the gym.
  • Do not leave valuables in the locker; take your wallets, keys, phones, etc. with you. If no valuables are inside the lockers, the less tempting they will be.
  • Do not confront anyone tampering with a lock, call Public Safety immediately at (503) 977-4902.
  • Program your cell phone with the Public Safety phone number, (503) 977-4902.
  • Report all thefts to Public Safety.