Car Prowlers Steal Veteran's Bronze Star and Other Awards

It would be greatly appreciated if the items were returned to the local Veteran that earned them.

This backpack is an example of the type stolen.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Sometime during the night between Wednesday and Thursday, car prowlers struck near Tanner Creek Park in West Linn. The thieves made off with a backpack that was in the trunk of a car. The pack is an Army Combat Uniform (ACU)pattern. For those who don't know what that is, it is the camouflage of the United States Army. It had a patch on it that read "229 Training Brigade".

Inside this pack was a binder that contained photos, official documents, service awards, a letter from the President and a BRONZE STAR that was awarded to our victim on his last combat tour in Afghanistan.

The West Linn Police Department is asking everyone in the area of Tanner Creek park to check their yards, and trash cans to see if the thieves discarded the backpack. If it is found contact the WLPD at 503.635.0238 and an officer will pick it up and get it returned.

There have been several car prowls in the last two weeks where items were discarded by the suspects, and subsequently returned to the victims.

If you know anything about this or any other crime in West Linn, you can send an anonymous tip by texting "WLPD plus your tip" to 274637.

Source: West Linn Police Dept (OR)