SUSPECT CAPTURED IN MULTNOMAH CO.,OREGON AFTER ATTEMPTED CARJACKING IN TROUTDALE WITH BB GUN

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OR - On December 27, 2024 at around 1:40 pm, a 32-year-old Victor Salgado-Almazan attempted to carjack two individuals at gunpoint at the TA Parking lot located 790 NW Frontage Rd. in Troutdale, OR.

Both victims were strangers to Salgado-Almazan. He ran from the scene as Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies responded, however, a short time later he was found hiding in a tent nearby.

The weapon was later recovered and identified as a BB Gun. MCSO Deputies noted that it looked very much like a real gun.

Salgado-Almazan was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on the following charges:

• Robbery II
• Attempted unlawful use of a motor vehicle
• Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle
• Menacing-Unlawful use of a weapon
• Harassment
• Criminal mischief II