A Suspect on Rollerblades, a Small Handgun, and a Cellphone Demand Outside the Rec Center

UO Eugene Campus Crime Alert A University of Oregon student reported to UO Police that he was a victim of a robbery on the east side of the Student Recreation Center early Sunday morning, June 2 at about 2:55 a.m. Two students were walking to their dorm rooms when they were approached by a male on rollerblades. The suspect reportedly pointed a small handgun at the victim and demanded the victim's cellphone. The description of the suspect is a Black male approximately 5'9" tall, medium build, and 30 years of age. There does not appear to be an ongoing threat to campus. Campus Crime Alerts are released by the University of Oregon Police Department when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property, and in compliance with federal law. These timely warnings provide information about campus safety situations and allow campus community members to take precautions for personal safety.