February 9, 2026 4:30 p.m.
In four separate recent incidents near campus, people have been shot with water gel beads, commonly known as Orbeez. No significant injuries were reported.
Feb. 3, 10 p.m. — 515 Broadway (1 person)
Feb. 4, 3 a.m. — West Broadway & Charnelton (1 person)
Feb. 5, 11 p.m. — 1200 block of Kincaid Street (5 people)
Feb. 5, 11 p.m. — 11th Avenue & Alder Street, near Bushnell University (1 person)
In one event, the suspects were described as four, white, college age males.
Vehicles are described as blue or black SUVs.
If you have any information regarding these incidents, please contact UOPD at 541-346-2919.
If there is any additional information, it will be available at alerts.uoregon.edu.
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.
SAFETY TIPS FROM UOPD
No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes that person responsible for his or her victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.
- Communities are safest when members look out for each other: Report any suspicious activity or unauthorized strangers immediately.
- Secure your belongings and don’t leave them unattended.
- Make sure doors and windows are locked.
- Don’t hold doors open for unknown people to let them enter private, secure areas.
- Be alert traveling to, from, and around campus – especially at night.
- Carry a well-charged cell phone with emergency numbers pre-programmed.
- Bystanders should try to be aware of their surroundings, and if there are signs of a person in distress, bystanders should make themselves known and offer assistance if it is safe to do so, and/or seek immediate help from police or security personnel.
- Report criminal activity (such as a break-in or intruder, robbery, or assault) immediately to 9-1-1, or for non-emergency situations on campus, to UOPD at 541-346-2919.
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).
- University Counseling Services is open until 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and offers 24-hour crisis support via phone; 541-346-3227.
- Duck Nest in EMU provides a place for students to practice self-care and life-balance. It is staffed by Peer Wellness Advocates.