Posted on 12/30/2008 6:48:13 AM PST by Daffynition
PORTLAND, Ore. -- A man who robbed a northeast Portland car wash is on the loose and police are asking for the publics 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.
I didn’t know Jennings Firearms were still in business.
LOL ... looking for a clean but inarticulate perp after the clerk got him with the pressure wash!
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.
They changed their name to Glock.
Another Crimestopper, brought to you once again by the Mighty Morphin’ Power Washers.
sigh..forgive me..but does that mean the robber made a clean get-a-way???..
“The suspect began waving his fist “
its good to have a plan B.
I guess if you’re planning a crime spree, it’s best not to get your weapons at GoodWill.
Don't bring a broken gun to a power washer fight...
Was it a French weapon? Those seem to get dropped alot.
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.
Lorcin? Bryco? Jennings?
HAHAHA! You’re forgiven .... delightful!!!
Thanks, I missed that. Funny!
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