An AT&T store in Eugene was evacuated Friday afternoon after a man acting aggressively caused significant property damage and forced nearby businesses to take safety precautions, KCBY reported.
The disturbance unfolded on Nov. 6 near the 400 block of Coburg Road. According to reports from KCBY and kval.com, the incident began around 3:39 p.m. when police received calls regarding a man acting disorderly in a parking lot near a Chipotle Mexican Grill.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene in the parking lot. Callers told police the man was sitting in a vehicle with his sweatshirt hood pulled over his face, screaming and banging objects inside the car. The man also reportedly threw glass bottles from the vehicle and repeatedly honked his horn, according to both KCBY and kval.com.
The situation escalated as the man’s behavior became increasingly erratic. Other reports indicated he removed his clothing, jumped in front of moving vehicles, and threw chairs, according to the news outlets.
The disruption moved from the parking lot into local businesses. The man entered the AT&T store, where he threw items and caused damage to the property. Employees responded by evacuating the store and preventing customers from entering to ensure their safety, KCBY reported.
The neighboring Chipotle Mexican Grill also took defensive measures. The restaurant locked its doors to keep customers inside while the disturbance was occurring, according to both KCBY and kval.com.
When Eugene police arrived, they found the AT&T store in disarray, with tables and chairs overturned throughout the building, according to the reports.
Officers identified the individual inside the AT&T store as 25-year-old Adrian Ortega Garcia of Springfield. Police stated that Ortega Garcia aggressively approached officers and refused to follow their commands, which prompted officers to use a Taser to subdue him, according to KCBY.
Medical personnel evaluated Ortega Garcia at the scene before he was transported to a hospital for further evaluation. He was subsequently cited in lieu of custody for several offenses, including:
- First-degree criminal mischief
- Second-degree disorderly conduct
- Second-degree criminal trespass
The investigation into the specific extent of the property damage at the AT&T location remains a matter of record following the citations.
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