2 teens accused of committing multiple armed robberies at Gresham apartment complex

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A pair of teens were arrested early Monday morning after committing two armed robberies at an apartment complex, Gresham police said.

Jeremiah White, 18, faces multiple charges, including first-degree robbery. He was lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center. The other suspect, a 17-year-old boy, was lodged in the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center on similar charges.

The first incident took place just before 11 p.m. at the apartment complex in the 24000 block of SE Stark St.

“Officers responded to a report of a pedestrian robbery at gunpoint at the apartment complex. The victim reported being approached by a group of four subjects, one armed with a handgun. The suspects stole the victim’s keys, jewelry, and a specific brand hoodie before fleeing on foot,” police said.

A second robbery was reported at the same location just two hours later.

“A male subject ran to a nearby service station and reported that he had been lured to the apartments by two females via Instagram, then ambushed by two armed males who stole his cell phone and hoodie. Witnesses noted that one of the suspects was wearing a distinctive brand hoodie taken from the first victim,” police said.

Around 3 a.m., officers saw the two suspects near the basketball courts at the complex, one of whom was wearing the hoodie of one of the victims.

The two suspects attempted to flee from officers, but both were eventually taken into custody.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact police.