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St. Helens K-9 Track Leads to Robbery and Assault Arrests
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 14, 2021
St. Helens, Ore. – A St. Helens Police K-9 track led to the arrest of two robbery and assault suspects on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. At approximately 1:05 p.m. on July 13, St. Helens officers responded to the report of an assault on Macarthur Street. The victim reported that while she was at her vehicle, she was approached by two individuals who assaulted her, stole personal items, and fled the area. Police were unable to locate the suspects at the time of the call. The victim sought non-emergency treatment for her injuries.
Later that day, police were dispatched to Maple Street where it was reported that the robbery suspects had been spotted. St. Helens K-9 Handler Eggers deployed K-9 Ryder, and the team successfully tracked the suspects to a wooded area where they were hiding.
Ana Margarita Steidley, 22, was subsequently arrested and lodged at Columbia County Jail on charges of Robbery I, Assault II, Assault III, and Disorderly Conduct. Tori Bethany Smith, 20, was arrested and lodged on charges of Robbery I, Assault III, multiple counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this case should contact the St. Helens Police Department at 503-397-1521.
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For further information regarding this case, please contact Communications Officer Crystal King at cking@sthelensoregon.gov.
