At about 12:30 p.m. on April 14, 2009, two or more suspects forced their way into the residence at at 22757 SW Johnson Rd. in West Linn and confronted the lone resident there at the time, Jason Gardner (DOB 12-18-1978). The suspects shot and wounded Gardner and then ransacked the house -- taking unknown items from the residence and leaving the scene in what a witness described as a teal-colored, early 1990s-model Honda Civic 2-door hatchback.
Motive for the crime is unknown.
Jason Gardner was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office detectives responded, and attempted to determine the extent of the items taken from the residence.
SUSPECT VEHICLE AND SUSPECT FORENSIC DRAWING RELEASED
An eyewitness saw a teal-colored, early 1990s Honda Civic 2-door hatchback parked in the driveway at the time of the robbery. The vehicle would be similar to the one in the picture linked above. No license plate was noted.The witness also saw an unidentified white male suspect -- approximately 5 foot 11, of medium build, younger than 30 years of age -- leaving the scene. The suspect is depicted in the forensic sketch linked above.
If you were in the area of the crime around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, or if you have specific information regarding the suspects or suspect vehicle involved in this case, you are urged to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office confidential Tip Line -- by phone at (503) 723-4949 or by using the online e-mail form.
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Contact Info: Detective Jeffrey Green
Acting Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office