Homepage / Portland News
E-Mail News Alerts
Get breaking news and daily headlines.
Browse all e-mail newsletters

Police: Shoplifter Who Used Stun Gun Arrested

Police Say Jolt Knocked Security Guard To Ground

POSTED: 6:35 am PDT August 21, 2008
UPDATED: 5:19 pm PDT August 21, 2008

Police arrested a man who they said stole two mp3 players from a Target store and used a stun gun on a security guard Wednesday.

Hillsboro police arrested Kevin Jensen, 47, of Hillsboro, on charges of robbery, assault, menacing and unlawful use of a weapon Thursday morning after they said he used a stun gun while fleeing from a Target store.

Police said Jensen walked into the store, hid two mp3 players in his pockets and then walked out.

When a security guard confronted him in the parking lot, he pulled out a stun gun, police said.

Jensen shoved the stun gun into the woman's arm, delivering a jolt strong enough to knock her to the ground, officers said.

Police said the man drove away from the Northwest Evergreen Parkway store in a van. No one else was hurt in the attack, which took place at about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Shoppers at the Target store Wednesday night said they were left with an uneasy feeling about the incident.

"You never know what's going to happen," said shopper Lori Sloane. "You should always be on the lookout. I know I will be."

Police located Jensen based on a witness' description of his mid-1990s blue van and a partial license plate number.

Officers said they found the van at Jensen's home at 19000 Northwest Evergreen Parkway in Hillsboro and arrested Jensen, who was then lodged in the Washington County Jail.

The weapon used in the attack was found at Jensen's home and a witness identified him, police said.

Police: Shoplifter Who Used Stun Gun Arrested

Links We Like

Sponsored Content
Are you often tired or rushed in the morning? Give your morning habits a makeover, and start the day feeling positive and energetic instead. More

Do you want the look of a quality paint job without the hassle of having to redo it over and over? Spray on siding could be the answer. More

The first step in reducing debt is recognizing how much you have. Let us help you with the rest and get out from under your debt in 12 months. More

Headache pain could be more than you think. Learn how to tell the difference between a migraine and a ministroke. More

Sponsored Links

Health Topics & Information

Many seemingly healthy foods are actually bad for your heart. Learn how to replace the imposters with nutritionally rich foods. More