Lane County Board Condemns Organized Burglaries Targeting Asian Americans
The Lane County Board of Commissioners issued a formal statement on November 4 2025 condemning a series of organized burglaries that have targeted Asian American residents and business owners. The statement stresses the broader impact on community safety and belonging and urges residents to report suspicious or bias related activity.
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On November 4 2025 the Lane County Board of Commissioners publicly denounced what it described as organized burglaries aimed at Asian American neighbors and business owners, calling the incidents assaults on the sense of safety and belonging that the county seeks to protect. The statement, issued on behalf of the board by Chair David Loveall, framed the incidents as more than property crimes and emphasized the community wide consequences of targeted criminal activity.
The board said acts that single out any group because of their identity have no place in Lane County and reiterated a commitment to building a community rooted in respect trust and belonging. The statement urged residents to look out for one another and to report suspicious or bias related activity to local authorities as a means of standing together against fear and division.
The county statement did not include details about the number of incidents locations or whether any arrests have been made. That absence of specifics leaves open questions for residents and community leaders seeking clarity about the scale and pattern of the burglaries. Local business owners and neighborhood groups have raised concerns about the economic and psychological toll when criminal activity appears to target a particular community.
The board's public condemnation signals a formal recognition by county leadership of the potential for bias related crimes to undermine civic cohesion. For residents this acknowledgment may provide reassurance that elected officials are aware of the problem and its implications for public safety. At the same time the statement stops short of announcing new policy measures funding or direct support for affected businesses or neighborhoods.
Policy experts and community advocates frequently say that a combination of law enforcement transparency community based prevention and targeted support for affected small businesses can help address the immediate harms while reducing the risk of future victimization. The board's call for reporting suspicious activity aligns with familiar public safety advice but will likely prompt local leaders to consider whether additional outreach multilingual resources or coordination with business associations are needed.
The statement concludes with a declaration that there is no place for hate in Lane County and asks the community to stand in solidarity. Moving forward residents and local institutions will be watching for follow up from the county including any details from law enforcement about the burglaries and steps from policymakers to prevent further targeted crime and to support those affected.
