Police: Arrest made in chainsaw robbery at Woodstock Plaid Pantry ... - OregonLive.com

Police: Arrest made in chainsaw robbery at Woodstock Plaid Pantry ... - OregonLive.com
Jonathon Lee Lathrop 

A man is accused of robbing a Plaid Pantry in the Woodstock neighborhood armed with a chainsaw and knife late Sunday, according to Portland Police.

Just before 11:10 p.m., officers responded to the store, 5414 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., after the robbery was reported, said Sgt. Pete Simpson, a Portland Police spokesman. Police found the suspect, whom they identified as 34-year-old Jonathon Lee Lathrop, outside the store and arrested him on accusations of first-degree robbery and kidnapping.

They seized a chainsaw at the scene, Simpson said.

A car was on fire nearby, but police did not know whether it was connected to the robbery. Firefighters put out the flames and are investigating the fire's cause

-- Rebecca Woolington

rwoolington@oregonian.com

503-294-4049; @rwoolington 




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