Portland Police Search for Suspect in Sandy Boulevard Restaurant Robbery

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Police Bureau is requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery that occurred at a restaurant on Northeast Sandy Boulevard.

The incident, which took place in mid-December 2025, involved an unidentified individual entering a local dining establishment along the busy Sandy Boulevard corridor and demanding cash. Law enforcement officials have released details of the incident in hopes that witnesses or members of the public might recognize the suspect or have information that could lead to an arrest.

According to police reports, the suspect entered the business, confronted employees, and successfully executed a robbery before fleeing the scene. Officers responded to the call and searched the surrounding area, but the suspect was not located. Investigators are currently analyzing surveillance footage gathered from the restaurant and adjacent businesses in the Northeast Portland neighborhood.

The Portland Police Bureau has not released the specific name of the targeted restaurant, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. However, they have urged anyone who was in the vicinity of Northeast Sandy Boulevard on the afternoon of December 18, 2025, and witnessed suspicious activity to contact detectives. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Oregon.