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Page 8 * The St. Johns Review * #21 OCT. 16, 2015 Email: reviewnewspaper@gmail.com * Mail: PO Box 83068, Port. OR 97283 * Web: www.stjohnsreview.com * Phone: 503-283-5086 POLICE & FIRE REPORTS Continued from Page 7 OVERLOOK PLAID PANTRY STORE ROBBED News Release from Portland Police Bureau Posted October 1st, 2015 4:21 PM On Thursday October 1, 2015, at 1:45 a.m., North Precinct offi- cers responded to the Plaid Pantry store, located at 2010 North Kill- ingsworth Street, on the report of an armed robbery. Officers arrived in the area and contacted the em- ployee who told police that three men entered the store, one armed with a handgun, and robbed the store of cash, cigarettes and food. The victim told police that the sus- pects left the store in an unknown direction. The suspects were de- scribed as three African Amer- ican males wearing dark cloth- ing. Several officers checked the neighborhood but did not locate anyone matching the suspects de- scriptions. Anyone with informa- tion about this incident is asked to contact Robbery detectives at 503- 823-0405. The Portland Police Bureau and the City of Portland’s Crime Prevention Program have some safety tips for robbery victims and tips to prevent robberies. If you are the victim of robbery: * Remain calm and fully comply with the robbers’ demands. * Take only those actions that are demanded, nothing more. Your movements should be predictable and transparent. * Be a good witness and take note of height, weight, hair and eye col- or, tattoos, unique features, and other descriptors that you can pro- vide to the police. * Activate a silent alarm only if you can discreetly do so. Robbery Prevention Tips: 1. Store Layout - Locate cash reg- isters, aisles and displays so that employees can observe all activi- ties within the store. 2. Lighting - Make sure the light- ing in parking lot is adequate in or- der to eliminate dark hiding spots where possible robbers can “case the store.” Make sure interior lighting is bright. 3. Staffing - There should be at least two workers on duty after dark. All staff should be trained on how to respond to a robbery. 4. Visibility - Open up sightlines to your property by trimming vegeta- tion or removing large advertising signs on windows so that activities inside or outside of your store can be observed by employees and passersby. 5. Cash Handling - Adopt cash control policies limiting the amount of cash on hand. All ex- cess cash should be dropped in the safe or deposited. Consider in- stalling a time-release drop safe to minimize the amount of money a robber could take. 6. Cameras - Use a camera surveil- lance system that captures clear images under all lighting condi- tions. Install security cameras at entry points, over cash registers and parking lots at angles that re- veal facial and other features of suspicious individuals. Make sure employees know how to access footage for police. 7. Report suspicious activity - If you observe someone acting suspi- ciously, call the police at 9-1-1 for immediate threats to life or prop- erty. Otherwise you can call them at the non-emergency number at 503-823-3333. If your Portland business would like some guidance about improv- ing the security of your establish- ment, contact the City of Port- land’s Crime Prevention Program at 503-823-4064, onicpa@port- landoregon.gov or http://www. portlandoregon.gov/oni/cp ----------------------------------------- GUNFIRE AT A ST. JOHNS NEIGHBORHOOD RESI- DENCE News Release from Portland Police Bureau Posted October 1st, 2015 1:06 PM On Thursday October 1, 2015, at 11:58 a.m., North Precinct offi- cers responded to a residence in the 6900 block of North Nashton Street on the report of a subject who fired a gun outside a home in the neighborhood. North Precinct officers detained several people. There are no injuries as a result of this shooting and there is no risk to the public. ----------------------------------------- GANG ENFORCEMENT TEAM INVESTIGATING EARLY MORNING SHOOT- ING IN ELIOT NEIGHBOR- HOOD News Release from Portland Police Bureau Posted September 27th, 2015 9:56 AM On Sunday September 27, 2015, at 3:05 a.m., North Precinct offi- cers responded to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center on the report of a gunshot victim that arrived in the emergency room. Officers learned that the shooting occurred at North Tillamook Street and Williams Av- SUBSCRIBE TO THE ST JOHNS REVIEW NEWSPAPER SPECIAL HALLOWEEN OFFER Circle One: $12 FOR 1 YR $23 FOR 2 YRS Is this a NEW____ subscription or $33 FOR 3 YRS a ____RENEWAL Yes, I would like to subscribe. Please send my subscription to the address below: NAME______________________________________________________________ ADDRESS___________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP____________________________________________________ Cut out and mail this form with your payment to: The Review PO Box 83068 Portland, OR 97283 enue at approximately 2:00 a.m. Police responding to the earlier call did not locate any victims or evidence of gunfire, but upon re- turning to the scene, evidence was located, including damage to a parked car. The victim, a 30-year- old male who is a known gang member, suffered non-life-threat- ening injuries and was not coop- erative with investigators. There is no suspect information. ----------------------------------------- PF&R RESPONDS TO A HOUSE FIRE (3610 N TREN- TON ST.) News Release from Portland Fire & Rescue Posted September 26th, 2015 8:38 PM AT 7:56 pm Portland Firefighters were called to a house on fire at 3610 N. Trenton St. When crews arrived they found fire on the first floor of a two-story house. Fire crews worked to extinguish the fire while searching for occupants. No one was found inside and no injuries were associated with this fire. The fire was extinguished and crews began the overhaul phase. Overhaul is the period when fire- fighters search for any material that could cause the fire to reig- nite, A fire investigator was called to determine the cause of this fire. Damage estimates aren’t yet avail- able. This release will be updated with images if they become avail- able. ----------------------------------------- SHOOTING INVESTIGATION IN PIEDMONT News Release from Portland Po- lice Bureau Posted September 26th, 2015 8:28 PM On Saturday September 26, 2015, at 8:03 p.m., North Precinct offi- cers responded to the report of gun- fire in the area of North Michigan Avenue and Ainsworth Street. Of- ficers arrived in the area and found evidence of gunfire in the 6100 block of North Michigan Avenue. No gunshot victims were located at the scene or were reported from any area hospitals. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Police Non-Emer- gency Line at 823-3333, reference case #15-334595. Plan your holiday A D V E T I S I N G now!! Call or email Gayla reviewnewspaper@ gmail.com 503-283-5086