vOn Sunday November 6, 2011, at 3:01 a.m., the Portland Police Bureau received the following email from “The Real Occupy Portland and the 99%”:

“Portland Police Bureau:

“This press release is in regards to an incident that has been widely reported in the media this evening.

“According to several news reports, two banks in Northeast Portland were vandalized, and a group claiming to be “The Real Occupy Portland” is claiming responsibility. According to reports, this claim of responsibility came from an anonymous e-mail address.

“The Real Occupy Portland” is a non-profit that was established 5 days ago. We are currently not affiliated with any other group in the city, and are still in the process of organizing the structure. The purpose of our organization is to support the non-violent Occupy Movement across the country.

“The Real Occupy Portland” is not connected with these acts of violence and does not condone any vandalism or violence.

“Sincerely,

“The Real Occupy Portland and the 99%”