Man arrested after bank robbery was wanted for PSU mugging

Man arrested after bank robbery was wanted for PSU mugging
Eric David Mendoza

PORTLAND, Ore. – Police arrested a 22-year-old man after a Portland bank robbery Monday afternoon.

Eric David Mendoza was also wanted in connection with a mugging at Portland State University on March 7, police said.

Officers took Mendoza into custody after a robbery at a Wells Fargo bank at 845 NW 11th Ave. just after 4 p.m.

Mendoza faces charges of robbery in the second degree and assault in the fourth degree in connection with the PSU robbery. Police took him to the Multnomah County Jail.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case before considering whether to file formal bank robbery charges.