These were not crimes of opportunity’: 15 charged in string of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting Oregon marijuana dispensaries
The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office announced charges against 15 individuals in connection with 17 smash-and-grab burglaries targeting marijuana dispensaries between February and November 2025.
According to officials, the incidents resulted in millions of dollars in losses for affected businesses. During the announcement, CIAO Executive Director Niki Terzieff noted that many impacted businesses had been victimized by the crimes and faced uncertainty about whether they would be able to continue operating.
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