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	City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223	Press Release November 20, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact:	Jim Wolf, Public Information Officer Tigard Police Department 503-718-2561 Pager: 503-795-2391 jim@tigard-or.gov

UPDATE:
Tigard Investigators Release Suspect Composite

A witness in a robbery that occurred on November 18th at a Taco Bell Restaurant in Tigard was able to assist Tigard Police in creating a suspect composite of one of the two suspects involved. This suspect was not observed carrying a weapon. He is further described as 5'10" to 6'2" tall and Hispanic.

The sketch depicts the suspect who at the time was wearing a light colored hooded sweatshirt along with a dark orange/brown colored knit beanie. The suspect was also reported as having a pock-marked face, more prominent on the right side. In addition, he was wearing wire framed glasses.

If anyone has information regarding this sketch or other information connected to the robbery, they are asked to contact Tigard Police Detectives Leigh Erickson at 503-718-2577 or Dave Hockin at 503-718-2553.

Two Men With Gun Rob Taco Bell
Tigard Police are investigating a reported robbery on the evening of November 18th at the Taco Bell Restaurant located at 13305 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard. Two customers leaving the location at the time notified police. At the time of the robbery five employees were in the restaurant working. There were no customers inside when the robbery took place.

Witness statements provided to police indicate that two Hispanic adult men entered the restaurant at approximately 9:30 pm. One man was carrying a black handgun which he used to threaten and assault an employee. The same employee was later treated for his injuries at a local hospital. The two suspects demanded money. It is still unknown what was taken during the robbery.

The suspects appeared to be approximately 5' 10" tall and in their mid-20's. Both wore a hooded sweatshirt, one dark and the other a lighter color. No getaway vehicle was observed. A K9 track was conducted with negative results.

If anyone has information regarding the robbery, please contact Tigard Police Detectives Leigh Erickson at 503-718-2577 or Dave Hockin at 503-718-2553.