Local law enforcement urged neighbors to look out for each other at an Asian American public safety forum in Eugene Thursday evening, saying they need the entire community’s help to stop a burglary ring.

Eugene and Springfield police say Asian American business owners have been the target of nearly two dozen sophisticated burglaries from a large, organized group.

Police arrested seven people earlier this month, saying at the time they believed the suspects were involved in a much larger, national or West Coast theft ring. Despite those arrests, another burglary targeting an Asian American business owner was reported this week.

Thursday’s forum was organized by the Asian American Council of Oregon at the Korean Presbyterian Church of Eugene.

Community members questioned District Att

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