Authorities are asking for help in their investigation of a crime spree targeting an Oak Grove convenience store.
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said the same suspect may have been involved in a string of three summer incidents at the Vista Market: an armed robbery and assault, attempted robbery and assault, and a shoplifting case.
In the first incident, which came July 15, deputies said the suspect stole smoking pipes worth about $500 from the store, 14666 S.E. River Rd., and left on a bicycle. Authorities think an accomplice came to the store beforehand. The accomplice was also seen at the store during the incident, deputies said.
Over a month later, on Aug. 28, the suspect went over the counter and robbed the owner of the store at knifepoint, deputies said. A struggle ensued, and the owner suffered a head laceration and other injuries. The suspect left with cash and glass pipes.
