Suspect Threatens Caller with Knife at UGM, Police Respond

Summary: Police responded to a report of a male suspect who threatened a caller with a knife near the Union Gospel Mission (UGM) at 777 Commercial Street in Salem, Oregon. The suspect, described as a white male, approximately 45 years old, heavy-set, with a gray beard, wearing a black baseball cap, black hoodie, black pants, and carrying a backpack, was last seen heading toward a smoking area and possibly hiding in an alleyway west of UGM. Officers searched the area, communicated with the caller, and coordinated to locate the suspect. The knife was described as a folding knife. The situation was monitored closely, and officers ensured the safety of the caller and the public.