Vancouver Police Investigate Collision Involving Child Hit By Vehicle -01/10/25

Vancouver, Wash. – On January 9^th at around 3:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the Townhouse Square Apartments (8701 E. Mill Plain Blvd.) for the report that a child (5 years old) had been hit by a vehicle in the parking lot of the complex. The child was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver told police that he was driving through the parking lot when he felt the rear passenger tire run over something. He stopped and located the child and his bike on the ground. It appears the child was riding his bike between two parked vehicles before entering the roadway area of the parking lot. The child was not wearing a helmet. The driver cooperated with police and neither speed nor impairment appear to be factors in the collision.
 

The Vancouver Police Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation.

 

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Vancouver Police Warn Of Email Scam Involving Request For Bitcoin -12/24/24

VPD would like the public to know there is a current scam being sent through email regarding extorting persons for Bitcoin.  The email alleges the sender has the ability to view your computer's files, camera, and full access through Malware that was installed.  The email is quite lengthy regarding threats of harming the recipient's reputation.  Please do not follow the instructions or click the link sending any form of payment.  Please notify your local authorities if you recieve this form of an email scam.

Vancouver Police Searching For Missing / Endangered Adult Male (Photos) (Photo) -12/22/24

Richard has been located safely in Oregon. 

 

 

 

The Vancouver Police Department is requesting the help of the public in locating a missing / endangered elderly male who drove away from his home earlier this morning and has not returned home.  

The missing adult is Richard Leif Jamsgard, 86-year-old, 5'8", 175 lbs., with White hair and Blue eyes.  He was last observed wearing a tan vest with a dark shirt underneath, blue jeans, a black Pendelton hat, and reading glasses.  Richard was driving a maroon, 1998, GMC Safari passenger van with Washington license plate “BYF3002”.  

Richard is considered endangered due to his age, advanced cognitive issues, and as he left behind all means of financial access (ID, banks cards, currency).

A silver alert has further been set-up through Washington State Patrol.  Photographs of Richard have been attached.  

If located, please contact your local law enforcement agency.