Portland police are sounding the alarm about Facebook Marketplace meetups after officers arrested two underage suspects accused of stealing an e‑bike at gunpoint near the 3000 block of Southwest Mount Adams Drive. The incident was reported to police on June 9, and by Thursday, June 11, 2026, the pair had been taken into custody. The juveniles, whose identities are being kept private under juvenile privacy rules, are now tangled up in the court system.
What police say happened on Southwest Mount Adams Drive
According to OregonLive, the Portland Police Bureau says the suspects went to a residence near the 3000 block of SW Mount Adams Drive, pulled a gun, demanded the e‑bike and then took off with it. The bureau also told reporters that officers have responded to at least 10 similar cases this year that started as online marketplace meetups and ended as crimes.
Police warn buyers and sellers to be careful
In a news release posted by the Portland Police Bureau, Detective Sgt. Matt Jacobsen tried to balance convenience with caution. "Online marketplaces provide a convenient way for people to buy and sell items, but criminals can take advantage of these transactions when proper precautions are not taken," he said. Officers are urging people to avoid private homes when possible and instead pick public, well‑lit locations for meetups.
Marketplace meetups turn ugly in other recent cases
This is not the only local deal gone sideways. Earlier this month, a Northeast Portland meetup ended with a man shot and robbed, according to KPTV. In a separate case, an exchange at Jurgens Park in Tualatin reportedly involved fake money and shots fired, a setup that fake cash, real bullets at Tualatin park meetup coverage linked to an arrest.
How police say you can meet more safely
To lower the odds of a deal turning into a police report, officers recommend choosing busy, well‑lit spots such as police‑station parking lots, shopping centers or bank lobbies. They also suggest bringing a friend, using electronic payments instead of cash when possible and letting someone you trust know where you are going. The Portland Police Bureau’s news release adds that buyers and sellers should take a hard look at listings for red flags before agreeing to meet in person.
Juvenile privacy rules and what happens next
Because the suspects in the Southwest Mount Adams case are juveniles, police are not releasing their names, and details about potential charges may remain limited while the case moves through juvenile court, OregonLive notes. Anyone who has information about what happened near the 3000 block of SW Mount Adams Drive is asked to reach out to Portland police through their usual tip channels.
