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Just received an email from the UO Office of Communications regarding a kidnapping and assault near campus, and a separate incidence of assault on campus.

From the email:

KIDNAP AND ASSAULT

On Saturday, November 20, 2010, at about 11:30 p.m., a University of Oregon student reported being the victim of a kidnapping and assault. The victim stated that she was walking on 15th Avenue, between Alder and Kincaid, when an unknown individual grabbed her arm and told her to come with him. When the victim refused, the suspect cut the victim’s wrist with a key, which caused a superficial laceration. The suspect forced the victim to walk with him to a campus bench, where she was able to flee. The victim described the assailant as a white male, mid-to late-20’s, slight husky build, with brown hair, light beard, wearing blue jeans and brown running shoes.

ASSAULT

In a separate incident occurring at approximately 12:10 a.m., a University of Oregon student reported being the victim of a sexual assault near Gerlinger Annex. The victim stated that an unknown individual pushed her into a wall and then groped her. She was able to escape after pushing the suspect away and screaming for assistance. The victim described the assailant as a white male, mid-20’s, brown hair, beard, husky build, wearing blue jeans, a black collared button-up shirt and dark shoes.

Within minutes of receiving the second report, University of Oregon Department of Public Safety Officers detained an individual matching the suspect’s description. After being positively identified by the victim, the suspect was arrested and lodged in the Lane County Jail on a charge of Sexual Abuse 1. The suspect arrested in this crime has a similar description to the suspect in the Kidnap and Assault crime.

Anyone who has information about either incident is asked to contact University of Oregon Department of Public Safety at 541-346-2919.

Updates about the situation or investigation will be available at http://safetyweb.uoregon.edu

  1. AD '07 says:

    If you are in fear for your life, laws are of minimal consequence. Remember kids, CONCEALED carry… oh and just run away from DPS if they try and frisk you.

  2. darren says:

    AD ’07,
    You might be or know someone who is the chosen one to get arrested and file suit agains the OUS for the student conduct code under “Violations of Community Standards by Individual Students” section 3(c). Go for it. Im not being sarcastic. I have a major beef with the OUS for this. I just don’t have the balls to do it myself.

  3. AD '07 says:

    Take a concealed carry class and buy a .38 Smith and Wesson J-Frame. They are very light and can be easily carried in a purse or pocket. Ask your man friends for advice.

  4. Tuition/Tax Paying Student says:

    “Within minutes of receiving the second report, University of Oregon Department of Public Safety Officers detained an individual matching the suspect

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