Crime Stoppers Wedding Gift Theft

The total value of lost gifts and property is estimated at $7,000 to $10,000

Crime Stoppers of Oregon

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for the public's help in solving a theft in Molalla, Oregon.

On August 6, 2011, between 11:30 p.m. and 4 a.m. the following morning, approximately $10,000 in wedding gifts were stolen from Hank and Annie Elliot's wedding reception at the Coleman Ranch (15151 S Feyrer Park Road, south of Molalla, Oregon).

Guests had delivered wrapped wedding gifts and gift cards to the newlyweds. The gifts were displayed on a table in the reception area during the celebration. Mrs. Elliot reported she last saw the gifts in place at 11:30 p.m. that evening.

The couple camped at the location that night with friends and family. By 4 a.m., it was discovered that the gifts had vanished.

The gift cards were collected in a white birdcage that was about 2 feet tall and 1 foot in diameter. The cage had a round top and four short legs. The remaining gifts varied in size and gift-wrapping. The wedding party estimates there were at least 10 wrapped gifts.

The total value of lost gifts and property is estimated at $7,000 to $10,000.

Guests who gave gifts are urged to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office with any serial numbers, gift card identification numbers, and gift descriptions they can provide to aid the investigation.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip.

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Source: Portland Police Bureau News