HomeMy WebLinkAbout22 Stolen Handbags Recovered, Man Arrested on Several Charges 4oLIc Tigard Police Department
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TIGARD
OR 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon 97223 • www.tigard-or.gov/police
March 19, 2026
CONTACT:
Kelsey Anderson, PD PIO
Phone: 971-708-2921, Email: Kelsey.Anderson@tigard-or.gov
22 STOLEN HANDBAGS RECOVERED,
MAN ARRESTED ON SEVERAL CHARGES
A man was safely arrested after officers responded to a theft in progress that led to a short pursuit,
the recovery of 22 stolen purses and several additional charges.
On February 28, 2026, at 6:15PM employees at a store on SW Washington Square Road called to
report a theft in progress, where a man stole purses, loaded them into a waiting car, then returned
to the store to steal more. Responding officers saw a car matching the description of the suspect's
car leaving the area and tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver kept going. The suspect
drove a loop around an uninvolved car in the middle of an intersection, then drove down SW
Brightfield Circle. When he reached the end of a street, he took off on foot until he was cornered
in a fenced yard and was safely arrested.
Officers identified the suspect as 31-year-old Victor Llarena-
Moren. In the car, officers recovered 22 stolen handbags and a
wallet that officers believe was stolen in a separate incident.
Officers also found a second license plate in the trunk of the car
and learned neither the plate displayed on the car, nor the plate
found in the trunk were actually associated with the car. Officers
further learned the Llarena-Moren had a suspended license and
no insurance, so the car was towed from the scene.
During their interactions with Llarena-Moren, officers also
Some of the merchandise recovered at the scene. believed him to be impaired. There was a woman who was the
passenger in the car, and officers learned there was a no-contact release agreement between
Llarena-Moren and the woman. After speaking with the store employees, officers did not believe
the woman was associated with the theft and her name is not being released at this time.
Llarena-Moren was taken to jail charged with theft in the first degree (felony), escape in the third
degree, violation of release agreement (contempt of court), reckless driving and driving under the
influence of intoxicants. He was given traffic tickets for driving uninsured, driving while suspended
and illegal display/switched plates. He was also booked on an outstanding arrest warrant.
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