Robbery At Washington Square Mall Jeweler Tuesday

TIGARD, OR — Three people are in custody following a robbery and police chase in Washington County Tuesday afternoon, according to Tigard police.

Police spokesman Jim Wolf said the robbery occurred shortly before 1 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Ben Bridge Jewelers at Washington Square Mall in Tigard, 9585 S.W. Washington Square Rd. Roughly $40,000 in jewelry was reportedly taken.

The mall was placed on lockdown for a short time after three people entered the jewelry store and reportedly began smashing glass cases with sledgehammers; KOIN News reports the suspects were after high-end watches. While witnesses reported hearing gunshots in the mall, Wolf said it was actually the sound of the robbers smashing the glass.

After the robbery, the suspects fled in a car and were pursued approximately seven miles into Beaverton, where they were arrested at the Timber Creek Apartments, located at 12450 N.W. Barnes Rd.

The mall lockdown was reportedly lifted around 2 p.m. No injuries were reported.

In a cellphone video shared with KOIN News, a fourth person is seen running across the Washington Square Mall parking lot with the three suspects; while only three suspects were apprehended, KOIN reports police are searching for the fourth person.

This post will be updated when more information is available.

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