Man Accused of Stealing Brass Plates From Portland MAX Platforms

Man arrested for allegedly stealing metal plates from TriMet platforms in Northeast Portland

A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing expensive metal plates from TriMet platforms in northeast Portland.

Man accused of stealing brass plates from Portland MAX platforms

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A suspected metal thief is behind bars, accused of stealing brass plates off TriMet MAX platforms in North Portland. Investigators said the scenes of the alleged crimes were MAX platforms like the Rosa Parks and Overlook stops. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office said the 2-by-2 plates, made mostly of brass, weigh 45 [...]

Man arrested, charged after brass plates stolen from TriMet MAX platforms, officials say

A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of large brass plates from several TriMet MAX stations.

Suspect arrested for series of brass plate thefts from MAX light rail stations

The man allegedly stole heavy metal plates that cover electrical infrastructure under the platforms, according to TriMet and the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.

Oregon Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Several Large Platform Brass Plates

Courtesy: Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office BEAVERTON, Ore. (Mar. 30, 2026) — Detectives with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a 48-year-old man accused of stealing brass plates from TriMet MAX light rail platforms, authorities said. According to investigators, TriMet reported that between March 17 and March 19, multiple large brass plates were unscrewed and taken from several MAX stations along North Interstate Avenue. The pl…

MAX Plate Heist: Beaverton Man Busted After TriMet Platforms Stripped Bare

A 48-year-old Beaverton man was arrested after brass plates were stolen from TriMet MAX platforms; deputies recovered a plate and charged him with multiple felonies.