The Eugene Police Department says it’s investigating a slew of new reports that Asian American community members are being victimized by a burglary ring targeting their homes and businesses.
The burglaries have been an ongoing problem for Asian-Americans in Eugene and Springfield, several of whom reported in 2024 that their homes were burglarized and their belongings, including safes containing cash, heirloom jewelry, Social Security documents, handbags and other personal items, were stolen.
The first case was reported to EPD occurred earlier this month in the Laurel Hill area and two additional incidents were reported on Aug. 28 in the North River Road area, according to police officials. While an investigation is ongoing and few details about the burglaries have been shared publicly, investigators are continuing to monitor the situation closely and collaborate with community partners and affected individuals, EPD said in a news release…