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UOAlert!: Test. This is a test of the UOAlert! system.
For more information on emergency preparedness, visit: http://safety.uoregon.edu/emergency-management-continuity
From Eugene Police:
Police Respond to Armed Robbery, Shots Fired by Suspect
Police responded to an armed robbery at 7-Eleven, Broadway and Patterson, at 1:50 a.m., today, March 6. A shot had been fired in the store and the male suspect fled with cash on foot.
Officers were quickly in the area and located the suspect near a parking lot. They pursued the suspect and the suspect fired additional rounds. Police were unable to locate the suspect and are continuing to investigate.
The suspect is described as a white male in his late 40s or 50s, 5’6″ tall, with a thin build and gaunt appearance. His face has pock marks and he was last seen wearing a dark rain jacket and dark pants.
Additional details will be provided as they become available. If anyone has relevant tips in the case they are asked to call 541-682-5111.
See https://facebook.com/EugenePolice for any further information.
2017-03-06 6:20 a.m.: The following media release is being sent this morning by Eugene Police:
Police Respond to Armed Robbery, Shots Fired by Suspect
Police responded to an armed robbery at 7-Eleven, Broadway and Patterson, at 1:50 a.m., today, March 6. A shot had been fired in the store and the male suspect fled with cash on foot.
Officers were quickly in the area and located the suspect near a parking lot. They pursued the suspect and the suspect fired additional rounds. Police were unable to locate the suspect and are continuing to investigate.
The suspect is described as a white male in his late 40s or 50s, 5’6″ tall, with a thin build and gaunt appearance. His face has pock marks and he was last seen wearing a dark rain jacket and dark pants.
Additional details will be provided as they become available. If anyone has relevant tips in the case they are asked to call 541-682-5111.
Update 7:55 a.m.: Any further information will be provided by Eugene Police at https://www.facebook.com/EugenePolice
2017-03-06 5:20 a.m.: A man believed to be armed with a gun was last seen near The Hub apartment complex at 515 E. Broadway, after an early-morning armed robbery attempt at the 7-11 store at 590 E. Broadway, in which the suspect fired at Eugene Police.
Local law enforcement have been searching for the suspect throughout the area, with a K-9 unit, but have not located him.
A suspect description will be added as soon as it can be confirmed with Eugene Police.
[03/06/17 0500 am]
Law enforcement activity is occurring near [515 E. Broadway]. Keep away from the area. Further updates will be posted to the Alerts blog: alerts.uoregon.edu