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2024 Portland
Rose Festival
Results
in $2,000
Recovered
Merchandise and
Several Arrests
On May 17th, 2024, officers as-
signed to East Precinct, K9 Unit,
and Air Support Unit conducted a
retail theft mission, which is part
of an ongoing effort to address
organized retail theft and other
associated crimes. The mission re-
sulted in 19 custodies, two stolen
vehicle recoveries, and $2,000 in
recovered merchandise. During
the mission period officers fo-
cused on the Mall 205 and Gate-
way area in collaboration with
retail partners.
Retail Theft missions work di-
rectly with our retail partners to
identify, apprehend, and work to-
ward prosecution of these offend-
ers. Following each retail theft
missions officers conduct follow
up and work closely with the
Multnomah County District At-
torney’s Office (MCDA) to ensure
prosecution on these cases.
Retail theft is often more than
just shoplifting items for personal
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use. Many suspects are involved
in organized theft rings, which
steal items that can easily be sold
for cash on the secondary market
or returned to stores for a “re-
fund.” Returning or attempting to
return stolen property, no matter
the value, is a class-C felony.
In many cases, these individ-
uals are involved in criminal
activity that extends far beyond
retail theft, including illegally
possessed guns, drug possession
and distribution, vehicle theft,
and more. Additionally, disrupt-
ing theft preserves the viability
of retail businesses that serve the
Portland community. Therefore,
these missions go a long way in
improving livability across the
area. Mission commanders an-
alyze theft and other crime data
to focus their missions on the
neighborhoods most impacted
by these crimes, which are often
large retail shopping complexes.
PPB recognizes that smaller local
businesses are also impacted by
retail theft and it’s our belief and
goal that arresting and holding
prolific thieves accountable will
help reduce these crimes for the
entire business community.
PPB is grateful to our part-
ners and MCDA Retail Theft
Task Force for their collaboration
aimed at addressing retail theft in
the Portland Metropolitan area.
Calendar of Events
May 24
Rose Festival Opening Night Fireworks
May 24-27
Rose Festival City Fair
May26-June 9
Rose Festival Treasure Hunt
May31-June 2
Rose Festival City Fair & Starry Nights
Jun1
American Heart Association
Heart & Stroke Walk
June 1
Starlight Run
June 1
CareOregon Starlight Parade
June 5
Fred Meyer Junior Parade
June 5-9
Rose Festival Fleet Week
June 6-7
Portland Rose Society
Annual Spring Rose Show
June 6-27
Oregon Society of Artists
June 7
Royal Rosarians Honorary
Knighting Ceremony
June 7
June 7-9
Queen’s Coronation
Rose Festival CityFair
June 8
Grand Floral Parade
June 8-9
Grand Floral Float Showcase
presented by OMSI
June 8-9
Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race
June 23
Royal Rosarians Milk Carton Boat Race
Portland Business District Cleanup with CareOregon. The May Business District Cleanup is sponsored
by CareOregon and the Portland Rose Festival Foundation.
Business District Cleanup
with CareOregon
Initiative to
Transform
and Beautify
Downtown
Portland
Keeping Portland's down-
town clean is crucial for our
economy and environment.
Litter not only impacts our
community's appearance but
also the health of our streets,
neighborhoods, and waterways.
The monthly Portland Business
District Cleanup is dedicated to
preparing the city for the annu-
al Rose Festival. Together with
CareOregon and the Portland
Rose Festival Foundation, vol-
unteers will beautify our city
and waterfront, ensuring a clean
and welcoming environment for
festival visitors and protecting
local wildlife from the harmful
effects of trash. The community
united to welcome everyone to
the Rose City for a summer of
clean and safe fun!