Portland GameStop Robbed At Knifepoint Wednesday, Police Say

PORTLAND, OR — The Eastport Plaza GameStop was robbed at knifepoint Wednesday afternoon, according to Portland police. No suspects have been arrested at this time.

East Precinct officers were dispatched to the GameStop at 4328 S.E. 82nd Ave. just after 4:30 p.m. Jan. 24. Witnesses told police a man entered the video game store and demanded money while threatening clerks with a knife.

After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled and has yet to be found.

The suspect is described as a black man in his 30s or 40s, roughly 5-foot-7 with a medium build.

Anyone with information that could assist this investigation should call 503-823-0405.

Crime Stoppers of Oregon has offered a reward up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.

Anonymous tips can be left online, or by calling 503-823-4357.

Image via AP Photo/Dr. Scott M. Lieberman