Portland Police Bureau
07/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/19/2024 15:21
Officers Track Stolen Car, Seize Illegal Firearms (Photo)
July 19, 2024 14:20
Stolen Car Tracked - 3 Firearms Seized - 1 Arrested
On July 16, 2024, officers from the East Precinct Neighborhood Response Team were notified by LoJack of a stolen 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan that was being tracked in the Portland area. Lojack is a platform that allows law enforcement officers to directly track and locate vehicles equipped with its software. The vehicle was stolen in the early morning of July 16 from the owner's driveway in Wilsonville and reported to Wilsonville Police.
Officer utilized LoJack tracking capability and located the stolen vehicle parked at an apartment complex in north Portland. While enroute to recover the vehicle, officers were notified that multiple suspects entered the vehicle and drove off. Utilizing the tracking technology, officers were able to locate the vehicle being driven throughout the city. Eventually, Officers were able to locate it and safely deploy stop sticks and deflate the tires. Officers attempted to stop the stolen vehicle with lights and sirens; however, the vehicle did not stop and eluded police in southeast Portland.
East Precinct officers were able to locate the vehicle, which was abandoned near Glenwood Park in the 6500 Block of Southeast 88th Avenue. Officer quickly formed a perimeter and PPB's K9 units started a dog track. The driver was soon located by the K9 team in a residential yard a few blocks away from the vehicle. After the suspect was taken into custody, three firearms were recovered. One of the seized firearms was reported stolen. Members of PPB's Focused Intervention Team were on scene and assisted further with the investigation.
The driver, Ahmed Kassim 23, was taken into custody charged with: Unauthorized Use Of Vehicle; Unlawful Entry Into Vehicle; Possession Of Stolen Vehicle; Reckless Endangering Another Person (two counts); Attempting To Elude Police Officer (While Driving Motor Vehicle); Attempting To Elude Police Officer (on foot); Unlawful Possession Of Firearms; and Unlawful Possession Loaded Firearm In Public. Ahmed also had three active warrants from Multnomah County for his arrest.
Gun violence frequently involves the use of stolen vehicles to conduct shootings, transport firearms, or carry out retaliatory attacks. This successful apprehension of a dangerous suspect highlights the importance of disrupting illegal activity and preventing further crimes, ultimately enhancing public safety for our community.
Photo description 1: 3 seized illegally possessed firearms
Photo description 2: recovered stolen VW Tiguan
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