Homeowner records man threatening to deport roof workers, gets punched

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Portland authorities are searching for a man who reportedly attacked and bloodied a homeowner in his car with his 5-year-old daughter in the backseat.

The homeowner told KOIN 6 News he received a notification from his doorbell camera while picking up his daughter just after 3 p.m. on Thursday. Footage shows a man with light facial hair hurling a rock at a home at SE 42nd Avenue and Rex Street.

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In the video, a man can be seen yelling slurs in Spanish and cursing at workers on the roof, saying he could have them deported. Police said the man appeared to be “upset over the ethnicity of the crew.”

When the homeowner arrived back at the property, he reported seeing the man down the block and driving up to ask what he was doing.

He said that’s when the man threatened to come into his house and kill him.

At that point, the homeowner reached for his phone to take a picture of the man. Cell phone footage shows the man slapping the phone out of the homeowner’s hands.

The homeowner said that seconds later, the attacker reached into his car and punched him directly in the nose — causing extensive bleeding and requiring a trip to urgent care.

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Portland police said they have identified the suspect, but have not been able to locate him. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact law enforcement.

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