PORTLAND, Ore. — Both suspects accused of robbing a truck and assaulting an employee at a North Portland tow yard last week are now in custody, according to police.
A community member called 911 on Monday afternoon when they saw the suspect's white van. Police had released images over the weekend of the van. Officers arrived at the location, found the van, and learned that the suspect was inside a nearby home.
Kenneth Jett, 64, was taken into custody and booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center. He faces charges of second-degree criminal mischief.
Portland Police Chief Jami Resch thanked the community for its help.
"This case highlights how criminals can be identified and captured to increase public safety when our investigators work in tandem with community members," Resch said. "I am grateful for community members who came forward with information and detectives who worked diligently to apprehend those involved so quickly."
On Saturday night, the other suspect, 24-year-old Nicole Penagos-Clare, was arrested and booked into the Multnomah County jail. She faces charges of first-degree robbery, second-degree assault, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and failure to perform the duties of a driver-injury (a class C felony).
Penagos-Clare and Jett were caught on camera breaking into 21st Century Towing, located at 8510 North Kerby Avenue, in North Portland on Wednesday, Feb. 12, shortly after 2:30 a.m.
On camera, you can see the two steal a truck. When an employee arrives at the gate, they ram the gate, knocking him to the ground before they drive off. The employee was taken to the hospital and was expected to survive.