A suspected serial armed robber is in custody and facing numerous charges following his arrest during a Stolen Vehicle Operation.
On the evening of Tuesday, May 21, 2024, officers with the Vancouver Police Department notified officers with the Portland Police Bureau of a wanted subject who was driving into Oregon. PPB officers, who were conducting a Stolen Vehicle Operation at the time, responded to assist. Officers located the wanted individual parking in a lot in the 2000 block of North Tomahawk Island Drive and walking into a business. Officers were able to evacuate the business and convince the man to exit. Officers took the man into custody without incident.
The suspect is identified as 43-year-old Cory J. Jackson. He was wanted in connection to numerous armed robberies and other crimes. He was lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center on multiple warrants.
PPB’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn Major Crimes.
Photo description: Officers taking wanted man into custody
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***Original Message Below***
The Portland Police Bureau needs the public’s help locating a man involved in a series of armed robberies in the Portland area.
Detectives believe Cory J. Jackson, 43, is responsible for five armed robberies in the span of five months in 2023.
On April 25, 2023, Jackson used a gun to rob a dispensary in the 2500 block of Northwest Nicolai Street.
On June 19, 2023, Jackson used a gun to rob a dispensary in the 4500 block of Southeast Cesar Chavez Boulevard.
On June 28, 2023, Jackson used a gun to rob a dispensary in the 2000 block of Northeast Sandy Boulevard.
On July 21, 2023, Jackson used a gun to rob a dispensary in the 5200 block of Southeast 28th Avenue.
On September 6, 2023, Jackson used a gun to rob a dispensary in the 3200 block of Southeast Johnson Creek Boulevard.
In addition to the crimes in Portland, Jackson is a suspect in numerous felony crimes in Washington, Arizona, and Nevada.
Jackson is described as a Caucasian male, 5’10”, 170 lbs. He frequently uses wigs to alter his appearance in order to avoid law enforcement detection. Jackson has multiple tattoos. The one on his knuckles reads HOME SICK.
Surveillance video from Portland area robberies is available for viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cex6VrO47pQ
Anyone with information on Jackson’s whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Rachel Baer at Rachel.Baer@police.portlandoregon.gov or (503) 823-0323.
Photo description: Cory Jackson
Photo description: Cory Jackson
Photo description: Cory Jackson