UPDATE: ARREST MADE! La Grande Armed Robbery suspect demands money, leaves store with $100 cash
By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
UPDATE: 8/6/24 12:15pm:
On Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:51 AM, the La Grande Police Department (LGPD) arrested 41-year old Douglas Wayne Piggott, of La Grande, in connection with the armed robbery that occurred at the Mobile Service Station on August 5, 2024.
On August 5, 2024, at approximately 9:30 PM, the LGPD responded to a 911 report of an armed robbery at the Mobile Service Station located at 408 Adams Avenue in La Grande. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the suspect had fled the scene prior to their arrival.
The robbery occurred when the suspect, described as a white male, entered the business shortly before 9:30 PM. Armed with a revolver-style handgun, the suspect pointed the firearm at the cashier and demanded money from them. The cashier complied, handing over approximately $100 in cash. The suspect then exited the building and fled in a silver or grey Dodge Caravan-style minivan.
The suspect was wearing black tennis shoes, black shorts, a red and black flannel button-up shirt, and a black baseball hat. There were two employees present during the robbery, but no patrons were in the store at the time. No one was injured during this incident.
Preliminary information suggested that there was a second person in the suspect vehicle. The LGPD, with assistance from the Union County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police, conducted a search for the suspect(s) and the suspect vehicle.
As a result of ongoing investigative efforts, Douglas Piggott has been arrested in relation to this robbery. The suspect vehicle has been located, and we are no longer seeking information regarding it. The investigation is still ongoing, and we continue to seek the public’s help. Anyone with additional information that may assist in further identifying any accomplices is encouraged to contact the La Grande Police Department at 541-963-1017.
Chief Bell expressed his gratitude, stating, “I am incredibly appreciative of the hard work and dedication of our investigators and partners. Their commitment to solving this case has been outstanding. We are also deeply grateful for the assistance provided by the community in identifying the suspect. This collaborative effort showcases the strength of our community and the importance of working together to ensure safety and justice.”
Previously posted 8/6/24 6:00am: LA GRANDE – (Release from La Grande Police) On August 5, 2024, at approximately 9:30 PM, the La Grande Police Department (LGPD) responded to a 911 report of an armed robbery at the Mobile Service Station located at 408 Adams Avenue in La Grande. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the suspect had fled the scene prior to their arrival.
The robbery occurred when the suspect, described as a white male, entered the business shortly before 9:30 PM. Armed with a revolver-style handgun, the suspect pointed the firearm at the cashier and demanded money from them. The cashier complied, handing over approximately $100 in cash. The suspect then exited the building and fled in a silver or grey Dodge Caravan-style minivan.
The suspect was wearing black tennis shoes, black shorts, a red and black flannel button-up shirt, and a black baseball hat. There were two employees present during the robbery, but no patrons were in the store at the time. No one was injured during this incident.
Preliminary information suggests that there was a second person in the suspect vehicle. The LGPD, with assistance from the Union County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police, conducted a search for the suspect(s) and the suspect vehicle, but no arrests have been made as of this time.
The La Grande Police Department is actively investigating this case and is seeking the public’s help. Anyone with information that may assist in identifying the suspect(s) or locating the vehicle is encouraged to contact the La Grande Police Department at 541-963-1017.
