Police, investigators raid Auto Link

By Thom Jensen KATU News and KATU Web Staff Published: Oct 30, 2008 at 3:17 PM PST Last Updated: Nov 21, 2008 at 3:48 AM PST
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GRESHAM, Ore. - More trouble is in store for Auto Link after police served search warrants at four locations associated with the Gresham car dealership.

Thursday morning, officers from the Gresham Police Department, along with state investigators from the Department of Justice and the Department of Motor Vehicles, moved in on the Auto Link dealership on Southeast Stark. They also raided a shop owned by Auto Link Founder David Edmonds and two other locations.

According to police, they have received 25 complaints against Auto Link from people who say they sold their vehicles on consignment with the dealership but never received a penny of the profit.

If you think you may be a victim, here are a few numbers you can call:

  • Gresham Police Department Tip Line - (503) 618-2719 or 1-888-989-3505 if you are outside the area.
  • Oregon Department of Justice - (877) 877-1992.
  • Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles - Any local DMV office.