Armed Robbery in Exchange Park; suspect believed to use pellet pistol

The following is a press release from the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call just before 9:00 AM at the Exchange Park on South 6th Street Saturday morning.

Two victims reported being threatened with a pistol to get them to empty their pockets. When the victims refused, the male suspect fled the scene in a black SUV.

The victims provided a good description of the suspect, the vehicle, and the direction he took leaving the scene.

The suspect vehicle was later located at a residence in the 2900 block of Altamont Drive. Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies surrounded the residence and called out the owner, who then permitted a house search.

Located inside the residence was the suspect, a 17-year-old male, who was taken into custody and lodged at the Klamath County Detention Center and charged with Robbery First Degree, Menacing, and the Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The weapon believed used in the crime was located and determined to be a pellet pistol.

(The juvenile’s name is not being released.)   

A total of 6 individuals were contacted at the residence. In addition to the mentioned juvenile, a 16-year-old female was taken into custody on an outstanding juvenile warrant, and an adult male was lodged in the Klamath County Detention Center on a Probation Detainer.