PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A woman and her dog were hurt Monday when a young white man splashed and burned them with “an unknown acid substance,” Eugene police said.
The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. when the woman was walking her dog. The suspect, described as white, between 17-20 and with dirty blond hair, ran west toward the canal from Arthur Street and W. 15th Court. The suspect was last seen wearing a black surgical face mask, jeans, black boots and a black hoodie, officials said.
The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment and released the next day. The dog was taken to a veterinarian’s office to be checked out.
The investigation is open and active. Anyone with information or security footage is asked to call Eugene PD at 541.682.5569. The case number is 22-04892.