Tigard, OR– “There were initial rumors that the noise was gunfire but that IS NOT the case,” Tigard police said on X. “No shots were ever fired and no one was hurt.”
The two suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan, according to Tigard police, who said in an email to KGW that the car headed north. Detectives are working to identify the robbers.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office told KGW that deputies were asked to assist Tigard police and that one deputy spotted the suspect vehicle on Highway 217 North and initiated a pursuit. The chase moved into downtown Portland, where Portland police assisted, and continued onto Interstate 5 North.
“The suspect vehicle crossed into Washington State at which point we terminated the pursuit,” the Washington County Sheriff’s Office told KGW. The sheriff’s office said it had no information on whether Washington State law enforcement located the suspects.
Tigard Police Department told KGW they were not aware of any arrests as of Saturday evening.
To view the article provided by KGW8 News, authored by Sabinna Pierre, click HERE.
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