On the morning of Nov. 14, the University of Oregon Police Department received two reports of an individual handing out candy and sexually assaulting people on and around campus, according to a UO Crime Alert sent via email by UOPD.
The UO Crime Alert was sent on Nov. 15 at 5:00 p.m., in compliance with federal law. The incident was reported to all students and employees through their school email accounts.
According to the alert, the first reported incident occurred at 11:30 a.m. near Straub Hall. The victim reported that she was walking outside the building when a man handed her candy and then “slapped her on the rear end.”
At 11:40 a.m., the second victim reported their “crotch being grabbed in a similar incident while walking on Alder Street near Dave’s Hot Chicken, 1285 Alder [Street],” according to the alert.
Additionally, the alert said that UOPD has identified a suspect for both incidents and has taken action to “exclude” them from campus.
The alert asked that anyone with more information or who had experienced a similar situation contact the UOPD non-emergency number, 541-346-2919.
According to the alert, both reported incidents are currently under investigation.
Update: The original alert mentioned the location of the second incident on “Agate Street,” and it was corrected to “Alder Street.” The Emerald’s breaking news story has been updated to those corrections.
