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NEWS RELEASE
TIGARD
OR 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon 97223 • www.tigard-or.gov/police
April 6, 2026
CONTACT:
Kelsey Anderson, TPD Public Information Officer
Phone: 971-708-2921, Email: Kelsey.Anderson@tigard-or.gov
DETECTIVES ASK FOR TIPS IN ARMED ROBBERY
Detectives are asking for the public's help as they continue to investigate the armed
robbery of a jewelry store.
Around 6:08 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026, two men walked into Kay Jewelers at 9312
SW Washington Square Road wearing masks and gloves, armed with a handgun and a
hammer. One of the suspects began immediately smashing a glass case while the other
suspect pointed the handgun at people in the store. Several employees and customers
were there, and they hid for their safety. Thankfully, shots were never fired and nobody
was hurt.
The suspects quickly left with an undisclosed amount of jewelry and drove away in a
black Honda Accord, heading north on Highway 217. Officers from neighboring
jurisdictions began pursuing the suspects, but the driver refused to stop and continued
driving into Portland. At one point, the driver hit other cars near NW 14th Avenue and
West Burnside while eluding officers, causing minor property damage. The driver kept
going and crossed into Vancouver, Washington. The suspects were not immediately
found.
We are grateful nobody was hurt, and we understand the concern from some witnesses
in the area, who initially mistook the sound of glass breaking for gunfire. We appreciate
the quick response from our partners at Beaverton Police, the Washington County
Sheriff's Office and the Portland Police Bureau as the suspects drove away.
While a specific suspect description is not available, the men were wearing dark
clothing, masks and gloves, and were carrying a backpack, hammer and handgun.
Investigators believe they would have caught the attention of other shoppers in the
area, and witnesses may have captured them on cell phone or dash cam video. If you
saw the suspects enter or leave the mall, or captured video that may help, please contact
detectives at tips@tigard-or.gov or 503-718-COPS.
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