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Notorious shoplifter among the 14 arrested in theft operation in the northern district (photo)

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25 May 2024 22:09

In another shoplifting incident, numerous people were arrested, including a notorious shoplifter who had arrest warrants against him in previous theft cases.

On Friday, May 24, 2024, officers from the North Precinct, K9 Unit, and Air Support Unit conducted a shoplifting mission as part of an ongoing effort to combat organized shoplifting and other related crimes. During the mission, officers, in conjunction with retail partners, focused on the Cascade Station Shopping Center. The mission resulted in the arrest of 14 individuals and the revocation of 16 warrants.

A woman, Pamala R. McIntosh, aka Pamala Fleming-Parton, 41, was arrested at the Old Navy store on six outstanding warrants, all for first-, second- and third-degree theft, from Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties. She also faces nine other theft charges.

During retail theft missions, we work directly with our retail partners to identify, apprehend and prosecute these offenders. After each retail theft mission, officers conduct follow-up and work closely with the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office (MCDA) to ensure prosecution of these cases.

Shoplifting is often more than just the theft of items for personal use. Many suspects are involved in organized gangs of thieves who steal items that can easily be sold on the secondary market for cash or returned to stores for a “refund.” Returning or attempting to return stolen property, regardless of value, is a Class C felony ( https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_164.055 ).

In many cases, these individuals are involved in criminal activities that extend well beyond shoplifting, including illegal possession of weapons, drug possession and distribution, auto theft, and more. Additionally, stopping theft ensures the profitability of retail stores that serve the Portland community, so these missions go a long way toward improving the quality of life throughout the region. Mission leaders analyze theft and other crime data to focus their missions on the neighborhoods most affected by these crimes, which are often large shopping centers. PPB recognizes that shoplifting affects smaller local businesses as well, and we believe and are committed to the idea that arresting and convicting notorious thieves will help reduce these crimes for the entire business community.

PPB is grateful to our partners and the MCDA Retail Theft Task Force for their collaboration in combating shoplifting in the Greater Portland area.

To learn more, join us on one of PPB’s recent shoplifting missions on video here: https://youtu.be/XF08DVNQjpQ

Mission statistics:
14 arrests
1-Criminal charges
9-Misdemeanor Charges
8-Arrest warrants for serious crimes
8-Arrest warrants for misdemeanors
2-Traffic control points
2 towed vehicles
1-Vehicle Escape
2-Exhibited quotes

Image description:
1-Suspect woman in black sweatshirt in handcuffs is interrogated by two police officers next to a red shopping cart
2-man with neon green sweatshirt lies in handcuffs and is accompanied by a police sergeant
3-Woman in blue shirt in handcuffs in front of a police vehicle
4-A man in handcuffs is searched by police officers in front of a police vehicle with blue lights flashing in connection with his arrest.
5-Woman in a red shirt under a black vest in handcuffs in front of Marshalls
6. Notorious shoplifter Pamala McIntosh is searched outside Old Navy in handcuffs and a plaid shirt.

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