The Portland Police Bureau is asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect and suspect vehicle involved in intentionally setting fires at ballot boxes in Southeast Portland and Vancouver.
The Portland Police Bureau stated in a news release that the suspect is a Caucasian male; 30 to 40 years of age; with very short hair or balding; thin to medium build; thin face; wearing a dark shirt. He is suspected of being highly knowledgeable in both metal fabrication and welding.
The suspect vehicle is most likely a 2001-04 Volvo S60, more matte in color than a standard shiny finish in places, tan or light gray interior, after-market grill with Volvo emblem missing, dark wheels, unpainted body trim, no front license plate, the Portland Police Bureau stated.
Ahead of Tuesday’s election, investigators believed it was possible the suspect intended to continue the targeted attacks, according to a news release.
Anyone with information about the suspect or suspect vehicle is asked to contact Det. Meredith Hopper at Meredith.Hopper@police.portlandoregon.gov or call the PF&R Fire Investigation Unit’s tip line, 503-823-FIRE (3473). Please reference case number 24-276181, the release stated.
In addition, information can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Oregon. Anyone wishing to submit a secure and anonymous tip regarding any unsolved felony crime should visit crimestoppersoforegon.com or visit the App Store and download P3 Tips for a mobile device.
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering cash rewards of up to $2,500 for information reported to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest in this and any unsolved felony crime, and tipsters remain anonymous.
