This afternoon detectives form the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest of a suspect from a home-invasion type robbery that occurred early this morning in Welches, OR.
Clackamas County Deputies and a Sandy Police Officer responded to a residence on East Twinberry Loop in Welches after dispatch received a 911 phone call. The caller indicated there had been a robbery at the location and someone was injured.
There was a weapon involved in the robbery and a victim was taken by ambulance to Emanuel Hospital in Portland due to injuries. The injuries are not considered to be life-threatening. At this time the victim’s name and information is not being released.
Detectives later responded to the scene and investigated throughout the morning before making an arrest. Sergio Cruz-Hernandez, 20, of Welches was taken into custody for Robbery I. He was transported to the Clackamas County Jail where he will be lodged. Additional charges are likely to follow.
Anyone with information concerning this crime is encouraged to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office’s confidential Tip Line — by phone at 503-723-4949, or by using the online e-mail form.
Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Case #12-26969.
The public can also submit crime-tip text messages to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office from a cell phone. All users have to do is send a text message to CRIMES (274637 on your phone keypad) — with the keyword CCSO as the first word in the message body. Important reminder: Please do not send emergency messages using the text-messaging system — in case of an emergency, call 911.
Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Case #12-26969. At this time detectives do not believe there are any outstanding suspects related to this case. Clackamas County case # 12-26969.
News Release from: Clackamas Co. Sheriff’s Office