PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A vendor at Gresham’s Oregon Flea Market is facing charges after thousands of dollars in stolen items were recovered as the result of a police operation, according to authorities.
According to a release from Gresham police, Said Alawi is accused of knowingly buying stolen property with the intent to resell it for profit at his home in Portland, as well as the flea market.
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A months-long investigation and information obtained from previous retail theft cases led to law enforcement to suspect Alawi, and search warrants were served at both the market and his home.
“What we’ve recovered today is tens, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars in suspected stolen merchandise,” Portland Police Det. Cameron Smith told KOIN 6 News…