On Saturday, March 9, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of suspicious activity at Target, located at 10775 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway.
A Target employee called police when 83-year-old Gary Caughey was seen in a state of self-gratification in view of shoppers. Caughey left the location before police arrived, but an observant employee noted his vehicle’s license plate. Caughey was located at his residence in Portland, where he was arrested on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Caughey was transported to the Washington County jail and booked for felony public indecency.
Investigators strongly believe other community members, including minors, were exposed to Caughey’s inappropriate actions inside the Target location between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on March 9th.
Investigators are looking for several potential witnesses, but have yet to be identified:
- An adult female shopping with two juveniles; one with long brown hair is wearing yellow pants with purple Crocs and a red letterman-style jacket, and the other is younger with long brown hair looks to be wearing a yellow short-sleeved shirt with light blue pants and white shoes. The adult female has long brown hair and is in a blue jacket with blue leggings.
- An adult male shopping with two juveniles; one has long red hair and is wearing a light brown T-shirt with the word “wild” in white lettering, blue jeans, and carrying a belt bag. The second juvenile has light brown and blonde hair and is in a green sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a belt bag. The adult male is wearing a grey sweatshirt and blue jeans.
- Two adult women, approximately 18-20 years old, who reported Caughey’s inappropriate behavior to a Target employee. The women are described as white females; one with long blonde and brown hair in a black shirt and dark-colored pants, and the other with long dark brown hair in a two-tone blue jacket and blue jeans.
If you were witness to or have any information related to this investigation, you are encouraged to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 503-846-2590.
