Crime & Safety

Chainsaw Robber Busted

Portland Police say that Jonathan Lathrop robbed a Plaid Pantry armed with a chainsaw.

A man is in custody charged with robbery and kidnapping after he robbed the Plaid Pantry at 5414 Southeast Woodstock, according to Portland Police. Jonathan Lee Lathrop, 34, had a knife and chainsaw, police say.

The incident happened Sunday night just after 11:00. Lathrop was located outside the store. The chainsaw was recovered.

Police found a car on fire nearby but they're still trying to determine if it was connected to the robbery.

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