PORTLAND, OR April 12 2020- A 24-year-old man was arrested Wednesday evening after police say he threatened a security guard while armed with a machete in northeast Portland.

At around 7:36 p.m., officers responded to a shoplifting call in the 1100 block of Northeast 102nd Avenue.

Police said the suspect, identified as Willie Garrett, brandished a machete and threatened the security guard.

Garret ran from the scene when officers arrived. Officers were able to stop him and arrest him.

Police said Garrett was cited for second-degree criminal trespass and shoplifting (third-degree theft).

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