**** Public Safety Bulletin No. 4-05****
July 26, 2005; 2:15 PM
DPS contact: Lt. Herb Horner, 346-2976
Summary:
At approximately 6:15 PM on Monday, July 25,
2005, a male subject entered a room in Klamath
Hall, attempted to steal a laptop computer, and
threatened a staff member. According to the
staff member, the subject displayed a handgun.
This Public Safety Bulletin is intended to alert
the campus community to the occurrence of this
incident. Anyone who may have information about
this matter is encouraged to contact the Eugene
Police Department at 682-5111 or the Department
of Public Safety at 346-5444
Incident Description:
Attempted
Burglary 2 and Menacing: At approximately 6:15
PM on Monday, July 25, 2005, a male subject
entered Room 323 Klamath Hall at 1370 Franklin
Blvd. and removed a laptop computer. Upon
exiting the room, he was confronted by a staff
person who inquired about the suspect’s business
in the building. The staff person retrieved the
laptop computer from the suspect and told him to
leave or the police would be called. The
suspect displayed a handgun hidden in his
waistband and stated: “I’m ready for the
police.” After further discussion, the suspect
left the building in an unknown direction of
travel.
Suspect Description:
White male, late twenties, 5’10” tall, medium
build, brown eyes set far apart, small tuft of
hair under bottom lip, square jaw, last seen
dressed in a black T-shirt and jeans, dark
baseball cap, wearing a chain with a distinctive
silver, three-inch wide, four-sided cross.
Action Being Taken:
The Eugene
Police Department is investigating this incident
with assistance from DPS. Officers have
increased patrol of the science complex.
Recommended Action:
If you observe any person matching this
description on campus, immediately contact the
Eugene Police Department by dialing 911. DPS
can also be reached by either activating a blue
light telephone or by dialing 346-6666.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO CONTACT THIS PERSON.
Safety Tips:
·
Make sure your office or laboratory space is
locked if the room is unattended.
· Promptly
report
any suspicious or unusual behavior and people.
·
If you feel
threatened or observe inappropriate or illegal
behavior, contact DPS
(Blue Light Phone or Dial 346-6666) or the
Eugene Police Department (Dial 911)
If you have
information regarding this incident, please
contact either the Eugene Police Department
(682-5111) or the Department of Public Safety
(346-5444).
