Newport Police News Releases

Newport Police Department
169 SW Coast Highway
Newport, Oregon 97365

MEDIA RELEASE 090107 2300

Incident: Attempted Theft Case: 07N-02154

Location: Fred Meyer Store, Newport

Date/Time: 083107 @ 9:37 PM

Suspect: Unknown

Details: On 083107, at about 9:37 PM, a 32 year old woman from Sandy, OR reported that a male subject accosted her in the parking lot of the Fred Meyer Store. The male subject attempted to wrestle her purse away from her, but when she resisted and screamed, he ran from the area.

The victim described the suspect as a Hispanic/Male/Adult, 20-25 years of age, thick but not heavy build with short well groomed black hair. He was last seen wearing a dark colored short-sleeved t shirt and blue jeans.

Any person with info on this incident is requested to contact Sgt. Tom Simpson at the Newport Police Department.

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Information Released By: Sgt. Tom Simpson (541) 574-3348