Crime & Safety
Armed Robbery At Breeze Cafe: Beaverton Police
The armed robbery was first reported by police spokesman Mike Rowe just after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
BEAVERTON, OR — Police on Wednesday afternoon announced a K9 unit was tracking a suspected armed robber near the shopping center at Southwest Allen and Southwest Murray boulevards in Beaverton.
According to Beaverton police spokesman Mike Rowe, the suspect robbed the Breeze Cafe, located at 14314 S.W. Allen Blvd., shortly before 4 p.m. Nov. 15.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s, wearing a camouflage jacket and a camouflage cloth over his face.
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During the alleged robbery, the man reportedly presented a note that said he had a gun and told employees he'd placed a pipe bomb at the door, but no employee actually saw a weapon or explosive device, Rowe said.
Rowe said the suspect got away on foot with $2,000. No injuries were reported.
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There was a robbery this afternoon at the Brezze Cafe at 14314 SW Allen Blvd. A male subject presented a note stating that he was armed, and to give him all the money. No gun was seen, and he fled the scene on foot. If you can identify this subject please call (503) 526-2674. pic.twitter.com/jffpF3Yh5F
— Beaverton Police (@BeavertonPolice) November 16, 2017
This situation is ongoing. This post will be updated when more information is available.
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