It was on local news but did a search and found a good complete article at Oregonlive.com “the case of the missing Tatoos”, by Maxine Bernstein.
I just read the article. (See: The case of the missing tattoos: Altered photo lineup by Portland police draws objection)
There is nothing in the article that states that the suspect used make-up to alter his appearance. Nor, is there any evidence presented in the case that the accused used make-up to hide his tattoos.
There is speculation from Detective Brett Hawkinson, but that's it.
Allen could have used makeup to cover up his tattoos, Hawkinson said.
The fact that the police did this supports my earlier assertion (not to you) that police follow their 'hunch' about who is guilty, then gather or in this case, manufacture evidence that leads to a conviction.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul Maloney said the altering of Allen’s photo was done to “look like the disguises that were on the robber,’’ who wore a baseball-style hat and glasses, with no tattoos visible.
Yet, they didn't use Photoshop to put hats and glasses on the array photos. Just removed the tattoos from whom they believed was the guilty party.
I certainly hope this case gets thrown out. These guys are dirty cops.