Gunpoint Carjacking Attempt Leads to Arrest in Troutdale

Multnomah County, OR. – Official Release: On 12/27/24 at around 1:40pm, a 32-year-old Victor Salgado-Almazan attempted to carjack two individuals at gunpoint at the TA Parking lot located 790 NW Frontage Rd in Troutdale, OR. Both victims were strangers to Salgado-Almazan. He ran from the scene as Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies responded, however, a short time later he was found hiding in a tent nearby.

The weapon was later recovered and identified as a BB Gun. MCSO Deputies noted that it looked very much like a real gun.

Salgado-Almazan was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on the following charges:

Criminal mischief II

Robbery II

Attempted unlawful use of a motor vehicle

Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle

Menacing

Unlawful use of a weapon

Harassment