Armed suspect on loose in Northwest District

Police issue shelter-in-place warning near 18th Avenue and Northwest Overton Street

Sharpshooters and canine officers are on the scene on 19th Avenue.

A shelter-in-place alert was issued by the Portland Police Bureau at about 3 p.m. on Aug. 12 for residents near Northwest 18th Avenue and Northwest Overton Street after an armed suspect ran from officers and is believed to be hiding in the area.

The suspect was seen armed with a knife while eluding police on foot (case number 26-235171). Officers are asking anyone inside the police perimeter of Northwest Overton Street to Northwest Northrup Street, Northwest 18^th Avenue to Northwest 19^th Avenue, to stay inside with doors and windows locked. Numerous officers are in the area and using police resources such as K9 units and drones.