22 Stolen Handbags Recovered, Man Safely Arrested On Several Charges (Photo) - 03/19/26

A man was safely arrested after officers responded to a theft in progress that led to a short pursuit, the recovery of 22 stolen purses and several additional charges.

On February 28, 2026, at 6:15PM employees at a store on SW Washington Square Road called to report a theft in progress, where a man stole purses, loaded them into a waiting car, changed clothes and returned to the store to steal more. Responding officers saw a car matching the description of the suspect’s car leaving the area and tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver kept going. The suspect drove a loop around an uninvolved car in the middle of an intersection, then drove down SW Brightfield Circle. When he reached the end of the street, he took off on foot until he was cornered in a fenced yard and was safely arrested.

Officers identified the suspect as 31-year-old Victor Llarena-Moren. In the car, officers recovered 22 stolen handbags and a wallet that officers believe was stolen in a separate incident. Officers also found a second license plate in the trunk of the car and learned neither the plate displayed on the car, nor the plate found in the trunk were actually associated with the car. Officers further learned the Llarena-Moren had a suspended license and no insurance, so the car was towed from the scene.

During their interactions with Llarena-Moren, officers also believed him to be impaired. There was a woman who was the passenger in the car, and officers learned there was a no-contact release agreement between Llarena-Moren and the woman. After speaking with the store employees, officers did not believe the woman was associated with the theft and her name is not being released at this time.

Llarena-Moren was taken to jail charged with theft in the first degree (felony), escape in the third degree, violation of release agreement (contempt of court), reckless driving and driving under the influence of intoxicants. He was given traffic tickets for driving uninsured, driving while suspended and illegal display/switched plates. He was also booked on an outstanding arrest warrant.

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UPDATE: Driver Who Crashed Into House Facing Additional Charges (Photo) - 03/03/26

UPDATE 3/3/26: Additional charges have been filed against Jacob Hankins, the driver who recently crashed a truck into a Tigard home.

In the crash debris at the scene, officers found a handgun and a rifle that were later confirmed to be stolen from Columbia County. Hankins is a convicted felon and is not allowed to possess guns.

On Friday, February 27, 2026, a Washington County Grand Jury indicted Hankins on nine criminal charges, including:

• Two counts of felon in possession of a firearm
• Reckless driving
• Five counts of recklessly endangering another person (for the five family members who were in the home at the time of the crash)
• Criminal mischief in the second degree

Hankins is also being held on a parole violation. He remains in custody at the Washington County Jail.

(ORIGINAL 2/13/26): The driver of a truck was arrested after he crashed into a house in the middle of the night. Fortunately, the family inside was not hurt.

It happened just before 3:00 AM in the 13000 block of SW Larkwood Place. Witnesses reported the driver was driving recklessly and speeding before the crash. Officers believe he was heading westbound on SW Scholls Ferry Road, hit a dirt mound on the side of the road and launched roughly 100 feet into the air and over a 3-foot brick wall before crashing into the side of the house.

When officers arrived, the driver was initially unconscious, and both he and a passenger were trapped inside the truck. Firefighters with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue had to extricate them both, and they were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Thankfully, the family in the home was not hurt, but there is significant damage to their house.

The driver has been identified as Jacob Hankins, age 33. He was charged with reckless driving and recklessly endangering.

We’re thankful no one was seriously hurt. We appreciate the help from neighboring agencies in responding to this crash, including TVF&R, Beaverton Police, King City Police and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

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