UO Portland Campus Crime Warning: Trash container fire

Oct. 22, 2025 

At 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, a security officer reported a fire set in the trash container in the gymnasium driveway. The officer witnessed a person exiting the trash container and leaving campus west towards NE Highland Avenue. The suspect is described as approximately 6-foot tall, between 160-180 pounds with dark skin and a slim build. See alerts.uoregon.edu for a photo of the suspect. The Portland Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. The fire damaged the garbage dumpster, as well as the enclosure walls and floor. 
 

Suspect in trash container fire.


In emergencies or if you see a crime being committed, call 9-1-1 for emergencies, or the UOPD non-emergency number for non-urgent matters 503-412-3700. 

Fire Safety Tips 
• Report smoke or fire immediately by calling 9-1-1. Then call UOPD at 503-412-3700. 
• When a building fire alarm sounds, evacuate the building immediately. 
• If you see anyone or anything suspicious on campus, contact UOPD right away. 
• Do not prop locked exterior doors open or allow unauthorized people into buildings. 


Be alert traveling to, from, and around campus – especially at night. 

  • Carry a well-charged cell phone with emergency numbers pre-programmed. 

  • Be aware of surroundings, help others if it is safe to do so, and/or seek immediate help from police or security personnel. 
     

    Resources Available for Survivors of Crime  

  • Student survivors of crime may find support and resource options at safe.uoregon.edu or call the 24-hour SAFE hotline at 541-346-SAFE (7233).  
  • The Student Health & Counseling Center at Portland State University offers 24-hour counseling to UO Portland students at 844-224-3145. 

    What is this notice? 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. All crimes should be reported as soon as possible to local law enforcement.