Following a series of burglaries against Asian American households and businesses in Eugene, the Lane County Board of Commissioners issued a statement condemning the crimes and affirming solidarity with affected residents.
Eugene, OR. — Recent burglaries targeting Asian American households and business owners have prompted community meetings and official condemnation from local leaders.
According to OPB, at least “10 households owned by Asian American residents” were burglarized in Eugene in the past year, with investigators saying the incidents appear to be “part of a coordinated pattern of burglaries across the West Coast.” Police said that “burglars have taken jewelry, cash, and family heirlooms,” often when “nobody was home.”
Eugene Police Lt. Chris Mackey said investigators “believe there may be a group traveling throughout the West Coast targeting Asian families.” Victims told OPB that they felt singled out. “They know exactly where the money and gold are,” said Eugene resident Jenny Yang, whose home was burglarized…