Prolific Shoplifter Among 14 Arrested During North End Retail Theft Mission (Photo)

Lina PortmanMay 26, 2024

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May 25, 2024 10:09 p.m.

Another retail theft mission resulted in numerous arrests, including that of a prolific shoplifter who had active warrants for his arrest in previous theft cases.

On Friday, May 24, 2024, officers assigned to the North Precinct, K9 Unit and Air Support Unit conducted a retail product theft mission, part of an ongoing effort to combat organized retail theft and other associated crimes. During the mission, agents focused on the Cascade Station shopping center in collaboration with business partners. The mission resulted in the arrest of 14 people and the issuance of 16 arrest warrants.

A woman, Pamala R. McIntosh, aka Pamala Fleming-Parton, 41, was arrested at the Old Navy store on six outstanding warrants, all for first, second and third degree theft, in the counties of Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington. . She also has nine pending theft cases.

Retail Theft Missions work directly with our business partners to identify, apprehend and work to prosecute these offenders. After each retail theft mission, agents follow up and work closely with the Multnomah County Prosecutor's Office (MCDA) to ensure prosecutions of these cases.

Retail theft is often more than just shoplifting items intended for personal use. Many suspects are involved in organized theft rings, stealing items that can easily be sold for cash on the secondary market or returned to stores for a “refund.” Returning or attempting to return stolen property, regardless of its value, constitutes a Class C felony ( ).

In many cases, these individuals are involved in criminal activities that go well beyond retail theft, including illegal firearm possession, drug possession and distribution, vehicle theft, and more. Additionally, combatting theft preserves the viability of retail businesses that serve the Portland community. Therefore, these missions contribute greatly to improving habitability in the region. Mission commanders analyze theft and other crime data to focus their missions on the neighborhoods most affected by these crimes, which are often large commercial complexes. PPB recognizes that local small businesses are also impacted by retail theft and we believe and aim that arresting and holding prolific thieves accountable will help reduce these crimes for the entire business community.

PPB thanks our partners and the MCDA Retail Theft Task Force for their collaboration to combat retail theft in the Portland metro area.

To learn more, join us for a video about one of PPB's recent retail theft missions here:

Mission Statistics:
14-Arrests
1-criminal charges
9-misdemeanor charges
8-Warrant for crime
8-Warrants for offenses
2-Road stops
2-Towed vehicles
1-Elude Vehicle
2-Quotes issued

Description of the photos:
1-A handcuffed suspect in a black sweatshirt questioned by two police officers, near a red shopping cart
2-A man wearing a fluorescent green sweatshirt is handcuffed and escorted by a police sergeant
3-Woman in blue shirt handcuffed in front of a police vehicle
4-A handcuffed man searched following his arrest by police officers in front of a police vehicle with flashing lights
5-Woman in red shirt under black vest handcuffed in front of Marshalls
6-Prolific shoplifter Pamala McIntosh, wearing a plaid shirt, handcuffed, searched by officers in front of Old Navy

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