PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A man was arrested Friday evening after a carjacking — with the suspect driving recklessly through North Portland, surpassing speeds of 115 miles per hour, authorities announced Monday.
Around 6:15 p.m. Friday, Portland police responded to the area of 7000 N Portsmouth Ave. after a reported carjacking.
Officers contacted the victim, who provided a description of the suspect who stole the vehicle.
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Soon after, officers found the vehicle near N Peninsular Avenue and Hunt Street. Officials said the vehicle was seen driving recklessly though North Portland and at times exceeded 115 miles per hour…