UO Eugene Crime Warning: Arson and attempted break in at construction site
Jan. 12, 2026 5:15 p.m.
On Friday night, Jan. 9, 2026, around 8:30 p.m., a person attempted to open a window of a vacant house at 1822 Moss Street in a campus construction area across from Kalapuya Ilihi residence hall. The person was scared off by construction staff.
Ten to 15 minutes later, a fire started and was quickly extinguished by the construction staff. The fire was later determined by the Eugene-Springfield Fire Marshal to be arson.
At this time we do not have a description of the suspect.
If you have any information regarding this event, please contact UOPD at 541-346-2919 or the anonymous tip line at 541-346-2974, https://police.uoregon.edu/report-crime.
Any updates will be posted to the UO Alerts site at alerts.uoregon.edu.
What is this notice? Campus Crime Warnings are sent by the University of Oregon Police Department when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property, and in compliance with federal law. These advisories provide information for campus community members to take precautions for personal safety. All crimes should be reported as soon as possible to local law enforcement.
