Masked man tries armed carwash robbery but gun fell apart

kgw.com ^ | December 29, 2008 | ERIC ADAMS

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PORTLAND, Ore. -- A man who robbed a northeast Portland car wash is on the loose and police are asking for the public’s help in apprehending him.

Police said a masked man robbed the Washman Carwash on NE 81st Avenue Saturday morning, but his gun fell apart in the middle of the heist.

The suspect approached an employee at about 10:45 a.m., pulled a gun out from underneath his sweatshirt and demanded money.

He then dropped his gun and it fell apart, police said.

The suspect began waving his fist at the employee and demanded money, according to a police report, and the employee opened up the cash register.

But as the suspect reached for money the employee grabbed a power washer and sprayed him in the face, causing the suspect to flee on foot, westbound down NE Everett Street, police said.

The suspect was described by police as a white male in his 20s, about 6’ tall, weighing 180 pounds and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a white “skeleton” ski mask.

The employee described the man as having “unusually long arms” and dark eyes.

Police said the man should be considered armed and dangerous.

Crime Stoppers offered a $1,000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.

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Coulda fixed it with duct tape.

[2ndDivisionVet]

I didn’t know Jennings Firearms were still in business.

[NonValueAdded]

LOL ... looking for a clean but inarticulate perp after the clerk got him with the pressure wash!

[P8riot]

The employee described the man as having “unusually long arms” and dark eyes.

Police said the man should be considered armed and dangerous.

I don't know about anyone else, but I thought these two sentences together were funny.

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They changed their name to Glock.

[Attention Surplus Disorder]

Another Crimestopper, brought to you once again by the Mighty Morphin’ Power Washers.

[BerniesFriend]

But as the suspect reached for money the employee grabbed a power washer and sprayed him in the face, causing the suspect to flee on foot, westbound down NE Everett Street, police said.

sigh..forgive me..but does that mean the robber made a clean get-a-way???..

[tm61]

“The suspect began waving his fist “

its good to have a plan B.

[cc2k]

I guess if you’re planning a crime spree, it’s best not to get your weapons at GoodWill.

[DouglasKC]

But as the suspect reached for money the employee grabbed a power washer and sprayed him in the face, causing the suspect to flee on foot,

Don't bring a broken gun to a power washer fight...

[Darth Dan]

Was it a French weapon? Those seem to get dropped alot.

[smokingfrog]

LOL! This was in the comments section - don't know if it's for real or not...

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Hello, thank you everyone for your funny comments. This is the real employee who shot the robber with the spray gun. When he pulled his gun out of his pocket the top piece of the gun fell off and I could see the insides, a very thin looking spring wrapped around a white plastic piece. I knew it wasnt real then, i think it was a broken Airsoft gun. It was fully black and shinny like some of those airsoft guns. Thanks again for your funny comments, please stop by the washman for a good spray down.....he did.......

[CougarGA7]

Good job by you. I have to admit as I read the story I couldn’t stop laughing. The first thing that came to mind was that Woody Allen movie (cant remember the name) where he is trying to break out of prison with a fake gun make out of soap and shoe polish.

As they are walking across the courtyard in the rain his hand just turns into a sudsy ball of foam.

[Rodney Dangerfield]

Lorcin? Bryco? Jennings?

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HAHAHA! You’re forgiven .... delightful!!!

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Thanks, I missed that. Funny!