With evidence pointing to a same person or gang responsible for the spate of incidents, Washington County investigators are attempting to piece together the disturbing pattern of burglaries targeting Asian American communities’ houses. Ten burglaries have occurred in Tigard, Beaverton, and other parts of the county since late September. However, according to KOIN, these crimes, which target wealthy Asian American households, may be a part of a troubling trend where criminals use a single method of operation to carry out their break-ins.
Investigators noticed that the burglars would routinely park in front of the victims’ homes to keep an eye on their movements. They would then wait for a good opportunity to target the homeowners while they were away, which suggests a level of premeditation and targeting that has raised alarm in the neighborhood. “We are asking community members to be aware of their surroundings, including any activity that appears out of place in your neighborhood or appears to be suspicious,” the police said in an advisory to the public, according to OregonLive.
Cooperation between various law enforcement agencies has increased as the investigation broadens; at the municipal, state, and federal levels, agencies are exchanging information and resources to make sure that these horrible crimes are not left unpunished. The authorities are scouring the impacted communities to collect as much evidence as they can, interviewing victims and neighbors in-depth, and looking into possible connections between the victims that go beyond their common wealth and ethnicity.
The pattern of victimization may reveal more layers, adding to the already harsh reality of a town under attack by deliberate criminal schemes. “Investigators are also looking into if additional links between the victims exist,” KGW stated. In order to support the unrelenting pursuit of justice in these crimes that have violated the sanctity of home and peace of mind, the agencies have called for the public’s cooperation and emphasized that any suspicious activity should be reported to the non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 or dialed 911 in emergency situations.
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