Police need help finding man stealing schools' tech gear
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland police are asking the public to help them identify a suspect they say has stolen computers and other high-tech equipment from area schools.
Police said they believe the suspect, a white male in his mid-20s to early 30s, has stolen items from schools including Winterhaven School, Llewellyn School, Sunnyside School, and St. John's School in Milwaukie.
Police said the man was also spotted inside St. Clare's School in Portland but nothing was taken.
The suspect goes into the school posing as a parent or prospective parent, goes into classrooms and takes items including laptop computers, tablets computers and other electronics, police said.
The suspect, described as 5 feet 10 inches tall and 160 pounds, was caught on security cameras at St. Clare’s School in Southeast Portland. In images provided by police, the man is seen wearing a green shirt, blue ball cap and a purple backpack.
Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case or any unsolved felony. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Leave a Crime Stoppers tip online at http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com , text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip, or call 503-823-HELP (4357) and leave your tip information. Or, use the Crime Stoppers app.
schools need to install high res auto focus cameras so they can get a good picture of the suspects. Mr blurry is hard to identify. the camera should be able to read the logo on the hat clearly.
I thought all schools had a "Guest Check-In" procedure that involved guest passes and every school employee was a monitor....you know....for the safety of the kids. Good thing he didn't try that at my school in 1980 because he would have been all kinds of caught.
 @Icarus only during school hours when the office is staffed.
Look for someone with red based brown hair as well. His beard says it all.Â
So people can just walk into schools? seems safe
 @iamright555  ~Uh, yeah... that would be my question, too...  How come people are allowed to just roam around the school, in and out of unattended classrooms, and not accompanied by school personnel???   And they're not requiring them to check in anywhere (eg: the school office)?    Sounds like real good security, folks...NOT..!  Â
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Another question: Â Is this happening when school is in session? Â If so, aren't they risking have someone walk in there and walk OUT with one of the kids??? Â Â
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Something's wrong here...
Nice clear pictures. At least I can tell it's a white person and probably a male.