Crime Alert Archive 2006
TO: Members of the off-campus community
INCIDENT: Robbery
LOCATION: 6100 block of Pershing
WHEN: 1:30am on Saturday, December 2, 2006
SPECIFICS: At about 1:30am on Saturday, December 2, a victim was
walking alone in the 6100 block of Pershing. A
suspect approached him from behind; asked him a question; demanded
money; and began punching the victim. The
victim gave the suspect some cash and then called for help as the
suspect began to walk away. The suspect then returned and threatened
the victim with a knife to get him to stop calling for help. The
suspect then fled the scene. The victim was not seriously injured.
Suspect: Black male; 20-25 years of age; 6'2"-6'3" in height; medium
build; wearing a dark coat with a hood and dark pants.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Avoid walking or jogging alone and never walk or
jog alone after dark.
* Always choose a well-lit path and avoid dark or
vacant areas.
* Carry a whistle to summon help.
* Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you
are being followed, run in a different direction; go to the other side
of the street and yell or whistle for help; or head quickly to a
lighted area, a group of people, or an Emergency Telephone.
* If you are confronted by a thief, give them what
they want and don’t chase them as they leave. Report suspicious persons
or activity immediately to the Police.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the St.
Louis Police at 9-1-1 or via Blue Light Emergency Telephone. Contact
St. Louis Police if you have any information that might assist in this
investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own
safety and that of our community.
Issued: December 4, 2006
CRIME ALERT
November 8, 2006
In the past couple of weeks there have been several street robberies
occurring in the 700 blocks of Eastgate and Westgate. The majority of
robberies have occurred during evening hours, some occurring as early
as 6:00 and 7:00 pm on into the early morning hours. Some of the
victims have reported one suspect while others reported two suspects,
who have approached demanding money. One of the suspects has been
described as a: Black Male, 20-30 years of age, 5’6”-5’10”, slim build.
In some cases the suspect was wearing a black hoodie. Most of the
incidents involved a handgun. Anyone having information concerning this
suspect, please call the University City Police Department Bureau of
Investigation at 314-725-2211 or call our crime tip line at
314-863-7333.
Here are some safety tips to help avoid being robbed:
* Don’t walk alone at night (if possible)
* Avoid shortcuts (i.e. alleyways and parks)
* Travel “light”, carry only what is needed (i.e. ID
and small amounts of cash)
* Don’t engage in conversations with strangers. It
could be a distraction technique.
* Go towards a public place if you feel you are
being followed.
* Most importantly, if you find yourself in this
situation and a suspect demands your property don’t resist. Material
items can be replaced.
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Robbery
LOCATION: 700 block Eastgate
WHEN: Saturday, November 4 at approximately 4:15am
SPECIFICS: On Saturday, November 4 at about 4:15am, a suspect
approached a male walking alone and demanded he empty his pockets. The
suspect was holding an object in his hand down at his side which may
have been a gun. The victim complied and only had a pack of cigarettes.
The victim gave the suspect two cigarettes and he walked away. The
victim was not physically injured.
Suspect Description: Black Male; 5’8” in height; 160 pounds; goatee;
hair worn in braids; wearing beige pants, a bulky jacket with red
sleeves, and a beige stocking cap
PRECAUTIONS:
* Avoid walking or jogging alone and never walk or
jog alone after dark.
* Always choose a well-lit path and avoid dark or
vacant areas.
* Carry a whistle to summon help.
* Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you
are being followed, run in a different direction; go to the other side
of the street and yell or whistle for help; or head quickly to a
lighted area, a group of people, or an Emergency Telephone.
* If you are confronted by a thief, give them what
they want and don’t chase them as they leave. Report suspicious persons
or activity immediately to the Police.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the
University City Police at 9-1-1 or via Blue Light Emergency Telephone.
Contact University City Police if you have any information that might
assist in this investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own safety and that of our community.
Issued: November 6, 2006
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: BURGLARY
LOCATION: 6000 Block McPherson
DATE: Tuesday October 10, 2006
SPECIFICS: Residents heard noises in the basement of their apartment
building and discovered a subject exiting the exterior rear door to the
basement. The resident chased the suspect but did not capture him. The
resident returned and found several other subjects fleeing the
basement. The suspects fled the area. Two bicycles were stolen during
the incident. The residents were not physically injured. It appears the
basement door was kicked in.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to Police at 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency telephone.
* LOCK YOUR APARTMENT DOOR, even when you are home.
* Lock the windows to your apartment. If you have a
sliding glass door, secure it further by placing a piece of wood in the
track to prevent it from opening.
* Never prop open exterior doors or gates. If you
see a door propped, close it.
* Don’t allow people you do not know to “tailgate”
behind you into the building.
* When someone knocks at your door, don’t open it
unless you know your visitor.
* If the person is a maintenance person, ask that
identification be slipped under the door or through the mail slot. Call
the employer to verify that maintenance work was scheduled to be
performed. Refuse to deal with anyone who won’t comply with this
request.
* Someone may knock at your door to use the
telephone. Never open the door. Take the message and make the call for
them.
* If you arrive home to find your door ajar, hear
unusual sounds or believe your apartment has been broken into, DON’T GO
IN! Go to a telephone and call the Police.
* When you are away from your residence, leave your
interior lights on.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the St.
Louis Police at 9-1-1 or Blue Light Emergency Telephone. Contact St.
Louis Police if you have any information that might assist in this
investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken.
Issued: October 11, 2006
On Friday evening (September 22), a resident of an apartment building
in the 6600 block of Washington of University City reported a subject
knocked at the door and claimed to be from Charter cable. The resident
did not have Charter service and directed the subject to leave. He then
left the area.
As a reminder.....
When someone knocks at your door, don't open it unless you know your
visitor.
If the person is a maintenance person, representative or product
salesman, etc., ask that identification and credentials be slipped
under the door or through a mail slot. Call the employer to verify the
name and business, or that maintenance work was scheduled to be
performed. Refuse to deal with anyone who won't comply with this
request.
Someone may knock at your door to use the telephone. Never open the
door. Take the message and make the call for them. If you see a
suspicious person, notify the Police by calling 9-1-1.
A safety reminder from the Washington University Police Department.
CRIME ALERT
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Suspicious Person
LOCATION: 6600 block of Washington Ave, University City, Missouri
DATE: Thursday, October 5th, 2006
SPECIFICS: The below described subject was observed loitering in the
area and attempted to gain entry into the laundry room of a University
owned property by “banging” on the basement door. The subject was
wearing a maintenance style work shirt. A Washington University student
observed the subject but would not allow him to enter the building. The
subject left the area prior to the arrival of law enforcement officers.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: White/Male, heavy build, 45-50 years of age,
“Scruffy” facial hair; unkempt appearance, wearing a blue/gray
maintenance style work shirt.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to the University City Police 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency
telephone.
* Washington University/ Quadrangle maintenance
personnel wear distinctive uniforms and will provide photo
identification upon demand
* LOCK YOUR APARTMENT DOOR, even when you are home.
* Lock the windows to your apartment. If you have a
sliding glass door, secure it further by placing a piece of wood in the
track to prevent it from opening.
* Never prop open exterior doors or gates. If you
see a door propped, close it.
* Don’t allow people you do not know to “tailgate”
behind you into the building.
* Don’t allow anyone you do not know access to your
building or apartment.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the
University City Police at 9-1-1 or Blue Light Emergency Telephone.
Contact the University City Police Department if you have any
information that might assist in this investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own safety and that of our community.
Issued: October 10, 2006
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Basement Burglary
LOCATION: 6600 block of Washington Ave, University City
DATE: Saturday, September 16, 2006
SPECIFICS: The below described subject entered the basement of an
apartment building through an open basement door. The subject attempted
to steal a bike that was secured inside a storage area but was
unsuccessful. The subject left the area prior to the arrival of law
enforcement officers.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
Black/Male, Early 30's, Medium Complexion, graying facial hair; dressed
in a dark shirt, Khaki pants, hat with a star embroidered on front,
carrying a black duffle bag.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to the University City Police 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency
telephone.
* Secure your bicycle inside your apartment or
building
* Keep a written record of all valuable possessions
including applicable serial numbers should a burglary occur.
* LOCK YOUR APARTMENT DOOR, even when you are home.
* Lock the windows to your apartment. If you have a
sliding glass door, secure it further by placing a piece of wood in the
track to prevent it from opening.
* Never prop open exterior doors or gates. If you
see a door propped, close it.
* Don’t allow people you do not know to “tailgate”
behind you into the building.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the
University City Police at 9-1-1 or Blue Light Emergency Telephone.
Contact the University City Police Department if you have any
information that might assist in this investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own safety and that of our community.
Issued: September 21, 2006
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Robbery
LOCATION: 700 Block of Leland Ave
WHEN: Monday, September 11, 2006 at or about 11:30pm
SPECIFICS: On Monday, September 11th, at or about 11:30pm, the below
described suspect, approached a female standing in the 700 block of
Leland Avenue. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money. The
victim was struck in the head by the suspect. The suspect took the
victim’s money and then fled the scene on foot. The victim did not
suffer any serious physical injuries.
SUSPECT Black male, 25 to 30 years of age, having close cropped hair,
DESCRIPTION: wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans, and white tennis shoes
PRECAUTIONS:
* If you are confronted by a thief, give them what
they want and don’t chase them as they leave.
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to the Police.
* Avoid walking or jogging alone and never walk or
jog alone after dark.
* Always choose a well-lit path and avoid dark or
vacant areas.
* Carry a whistle to summon help.
* Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you
are being followed, run in a different direction; go to the other side
of the street and yell or whistle for help; or head quickly to a
lighted area, a group of people, or an Emergency Telephone.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the
University City Police at 9-1-1 or via Blue Light Emergency Telephone.
Contact University City Police if you have any information that might
assist in this investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own safety and that of our community.
Issued: September 12, 2006
TO: RESIDENTS OF So40
INCIDENT: THEFT/BURGLARY
LOCATION: Umrath, Beaumont, Rubelmann Residence Halls
SPECIFICS: During the summer and first week of the new academic year
there have been at least 4 thefts reported to Police from within
Umrath, Beaumont or Rubelmann residence halls.. Each of the thefts
involve unlocked rooms where either a wallet or credit cards have been
taken. The credit cards have subsequently been used at area businesses.
Police are investigating the thefts.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to University Police at 5-5555 or go to the nearest emergency telephone.
* LOCK YOUR ROOM DOOR whenever you leave, even if
it’s for a short time. Also be sure and lock your door when you will be
showering or sleeping.
* Never prop open exterior doors. If you see a door
propped, close it.
* Don’t allow people you do not know to “tailgate”
behind you into the building.
Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the University
Police at 935-5555 or via Blue Light Emergency Telephone. (Located at
locations throughout campus.) Contact University Police if you have any
information which might assist in this investigation.
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPT. 935-5555
This message is provided as a way to alert the Campus Community and Off
Campus students to situations for which precautions should be taken. We
each play an important role toward ensuring our own safety and that of
our community.
Issued: September 5, 2006
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Armed Home Invasion
LOCATION: 700 Block of Heman Avenue, University City
WHEN: Sunday, August 27, 2006 at about 9:00pm
SPECIFICS: On Sunday, August 27th at about 9:00pm, three suspects
entered an apartment in the 700 block of Heman Avenue through an
unlocked door. Two suspects displayed handguns and demanded money from
two victims who were home at the time. One victim was struck in the
head by one of the suspects, however did not require medical treatment.
Both victims were held at gunpoint while the three suspects stole
electronics and other valuables from the apartment. The suspects fled
the scene in vehicle belonging to one of the victims.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
Subject #1: Black male; mid 20’s; thin build; 5’10” in height; wearing
red hat, red shirt, red pants; Subject had a gold tooth;
Subject #2: Black male, mid 20’s; thin build; 6’00” in height; wearing
a long white T-shirt.
Subject #3: Black Male; heavy build, dark complexion.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to the University City Police at 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency
telephone.
* LOCK YOUR APARTMENT DOOR, even when you are home.
* Lock the windows to your apartment. If you have a
sliding glass door, secure it further by placing a piece of wood in the
track to prevent it from opening.
* Never prop open exterior doors or gates. If you
see a door propped, close it.
* Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you
are being followed, run in a different direction; go to the other side
of the street and yell or whistle for help; or head quickly to a
lighted area, a group of people, or business.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the
University City Police at 9-1-1 or via Blue Light Emergency Telephone.
Contact University City Police if you have any information that might
assist in this investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own safety and that of our community.
CRIME ALERT
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Basement Burglaries
LOCATION: 6200 block of Cates, University City, Missouri
DATE: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
SPECIFICS: Several basement burglaries along the 6200 block of Cates
were reported. In several incidents, bikes and other personal items
were stolen.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to the University City Police 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency
telephone.
* Secure your bicycle inside your apartment or
building
* Keep a written record of all valuable possessions
including applicable serial numbers should a burglary occur.
* LOCK YOUR APARTMENT DOOR, even when you are home.
* Lock the windows to your apartment. If you have a
sliding glass door, secure it further by placing a piece of wood in the
track to prevent it from opening.
* Never prop open exterior doors or gates. If you
see a door propped, close it.
* Don’t allow people you do not know to “tailgate”
behind you into the building.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the
University City Police at 9-1-1 or Blue Light Emergency Telephone.
Contact the University City Police Department if you have any
information that might assist in this investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own safety and that of our community.
Issued: August 23, 2006
CRIME ALERT
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Burglary
LOCATION: 6000 block of Waterman
DATE: Tuesday, August 15.2006
SPECIFICS: A resident observed suspects had entered his residence and
removed several items of value. Entry was gained by breaking a front
door glass window.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to Police 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency telephone.
* LOCK YOUR APARTMENT DOOR, even when you are home.
* Lock the windows to your apartment. If you have a
sliding glass door, secure it further by placing a piece of wood in the
track to prevent it from opening.
* Never prop open exterior doors or gates. If you
see a door propped, close it.
* Don’t allow people you do not know to “tailgate”
behind you into the building.
* When someone knocks at your door, don’t open it
unless you know your visitor.
* If the person is a maintenance person, ask that
identification be slipped under the door or through the mail slot. Call
the employer to verify that maintenance work was scheduled to be
performed. Refuse to deal with anyone who won’t comply with this
request.
* If you arrive home to find your door ajar, hear
unusual sounds or believe your apartment has been broken into, DON’T GO
IN! Go to a telephone and call the Police.
* When you are away from your residence, leave your
interior lights on.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the St.
Louis Police at 9-1-1 or Blue Light Emergency Telephone. Contact St.
Louis Police if you have any information that might assist in this
investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own safety and that of our community.
Issued: August 16, 2006
CRIME ADVISORY
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Burglary
LOCATION: 6000 Block of Pershing
DATE: August 10, 2006
SPECIFICS: A resident observed suspects had entered his residence and
took several items of value. Suspects loaded the items into a vehicle
and then fled. Entry gained through in insecure window.
SUSPECT VEHICLE: 1991 Chevrolet Caprice with Missouri license plates
PRECAUTIONS:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to Police at 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency telephone.
* LOCK YOUR APARTMENT DOOR, even when you are at
home.
* Lock the windows to your apartment. If you have a
sliding glass door, secure it further by placing a piece of wood in the
track to prevent it from opening.
* Never prop open exterior doors or gates. If you
see a door propped, close it.
* Don’t allow people you do not know to “tailgate”
behind you into the building.
* When someone knocks at your door, don’t open it
unless you know your visitor.
* If the person is a maintenance person, ask that
identification be slipped under the door or through the mail slot. Call
the employer to verify that maintenance work was scheduled to be
performed. Refuse to deal with anyone who won’t comply with this
request.
* Someone may knock at your door to use the
telephone. Never open the door. Take the message and make the call for
them.
* If you arrive home to find your door ajar, hear
unusual sounds or believe your apartment has been broken into, DON’T GO
IN! Go to a telephone and call the Police.
* When you are away from your residence, leave your
interior lights on.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the St.
Louis Police at 9-1-1 or via Blue Light Emergency Telephone. Contact
St. Louis Police if you have any information that might assist in this
investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own safety and that of our community.
Issued: August 14, 2006
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Robbery
LOCATION: 700 Block of Westgate
WHEN: Wednesday, July 5 at about 3:45am
SPECIFICS: On Wednesday, July 5 at about 3:45am, two suspects
approached 4 people standing in the 700 block of Westgate. One suspect
displayed a handgun and demanded money. One victim gave the suspect
cash. One victim was struck in the head by one of the suspects. Both
suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle described below. No one
suffered any serious physical injuries.
SUSPECT VEHICLE: Late 80’s to mid 90’s Oldsmobile Cutlass/Missing front
grill/Gray primer color
PRECAUTIONS:
* Be extra cautious if someone approaches your car
and asks for information.
* If you are confronted by a thief, give them what
they want and don’t chase them as they leave. Report suspicious persons
or activity immediately to the Police.
* Avoid walking or jogging alone and never walk or
jog alone after dark.
* Always choose a well-lit path and avoid dark or
vacant areas.
* Carry a whistle to summon help.
* Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you
are being followed, run in a different direction; go to the other side
of the street and yell or whistle for help; or head quickly to a
lighted area, a group of people, or an Emergency Telephone.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the
University City Police at 9-1-1 or via Blue Light Emergency Telephone.
Contact University City Police if you have any information that might
assist in this investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own safety and that of our community.
Issued: July 6, 2006
POLICE ADVISORY
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ACTIVITY
LOCATION: 700 Block of Syracuse, University City Loop
DATE: June 14, 2006
SPECIFICS: A female pedestrian was approached by a subject while
walking in an alleyway. The subject claimed that he worked for
"Washington University Contract Security" and demanded to know specific
personal information about the female. The subject produced an ID that
stated "Contracted Security". The subject IS NOT employed by Washington
University.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Black male; 20-25 years of age; Slender build;
approximately 5’7” in height, with a military style haircut; wearing a
blue and white striped shirt and khaki pants.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to the University City Police at 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency
telephone. Washington University Police Officers, Neighborhood Security
Officers and University City Police Officers wear distinctive uniforms
and will provide both photo identification/badge upon request when not
in uniform.
* At night, travel on well-lit paths and avoid dark
or vacant areas.
* Carry a whistle to summon help.
* Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you
are being followed, run in a different direction; go to the other side
of the street and yell or whistle for help; or head quickly to a
lighted area, a group of people, or business.
* Be extra cautious if someone approaches your car
and asks for information.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the
University City Police at 9-1-1 or via Blue Light Emergency Telephone.
Contact the University City Police or the Washington University Police
at 935-5555 if you have any information that might assist in this
investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions
should be taken. We each play an important role toward ensuring our own
safety and that of our community.
Issued: June 14, 2006
CRIME ALERT
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: VEHICLE BREAK-INS
LOCATION: 6600 Block Washington Avenue, University City
There have been several recent vehicle break-ins to vehicles parked on
the street in the 6600 Block of Washington Avenue, University City. In
several of these incidents tools or other force was used to gain entry.
Vehicle door locks or windows facing away from the street) were damaged
and stereos/ personal items of value were stolen.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to police department in who’s jurisdiction you live, the Washington
University Police Department at 9355-5555 or go to the nearest
emergency telephone.
* If you hear a vehicle alarm or the sound of
breaking glass, contact Police immediately.
* Do not leave expensive property such as CD’s,
purses, radar detectors,cellular telephones and portable stereos in
plain view in your vehicle. Lock them in your trunk or take them with
you.
* Lock your vehicle and employ any safety/ security
features your vehicle might have. Examples of these features include
activating your car alarm, removing stereo faceplates and putting
steering wheellocking devices in place.
* If your vehicle is parked unattended for a long
period of time,periodically check your vehicle and license plates to
make sure they have not been stolen or tampered with.
RESPONSE: If your vehicle is broken into, it is important that you
report this to the police department as soon as possible. Report
suspicious activities/persons immediately to the Police by calling
9-1-1 or via Blue Light Emergency Telephone (located both on and off
campus). Contact the University City Police if you have any
information, which might assist in this investigation.
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPT. 935-5555
This message is provided as a way to alert the Campus Community and Off
Campus students to situations for which precautions should be taken. We
each play an important role toward ensuring our own safety and that of
our community.
Issued: April 25, 2006
CRIME ADVISORY
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Burglary
LOCATION: 6100 Block of Waterman
DATE: April 23, 2006
A resident reports hearing glass break about 6:30am on Sunday morning
and then the sound of footsteps in a living room. The victim responded
to the living room and determined someone had entered the house but had
fled. The resident was not physically injured.
PRECAUTIONS:
* We recommend you take the following precautions:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to Police at 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency telephone.
* LOCK YOUR APARTMENT DOOR, even when you are at
home.
* Lock the windows to your apartment. If you have a
sliding glass door, secure it further by placing a piece of wood in the
track to prevent it from opening.
* Never prop open exterior doors or gates. If you
see a door propped, close it.
* Don’t allow people you do not know to “tailgate”
behind you into the building.
* When someone knocks at your door, don’t open it
unless you know your visitor.
* If the person is a maintenance person, ask that
identification be slipped under the door or through the mail slot. Call
the employer to verify that maintenance work was scheduled to be
performed. Refuse to deal with anyone who won’t comply with this
request.
* Someone may knock at your door to use the
telephone. Never open the door. Take the message and make the call for
them.
* If you arrive home to find your door ajar, hear
unusual sounds or believe your apartment has been broken into, DON’T GO
IN! Go to a telephone and call the Police.
* When you are away from your residence, leave your
interior lights on.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the St.
Louis Police at 9-1-1 or via Blue Light Emergency Telephone. Contact
St. Louis Police if you have any information that might assist in this
investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own safety and that of our community.
Issued: April 24, 2006
CRIME ALERT
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Robbery
LOCATION: Pershing near Skinker
DATE/TIME: Friday, April 21 at about 4:30am
SPECIFICS: At about 4:30am on Friday, April 21, a woman parked her car
on Pershing just east of Skinker. She was retrieving some items from
the back seat and was approached by a suspect from behind. The suspect
displayed a handgun; took her purse and several sets of keys; and then
stole her car. The vehicle drove north on Skinker. The woman was not
physically injured.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Black male; mid 20’s; medium to small build;
approximately 5’7” in height; wearing a black sweatshirt with either
yellow printing or logo;black pants
PRECAUTIONS:
* Avoid walking or jogging alone and never walk or
jog alone after dark.
* Always choose a well-lit path and avoid dark or
vacant areas.
* Carry a whistle to summon help.
* Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you
are being followed, run in a different direction; go to the other side
of the street and yell or whistle for help; or head quickly to a
lighted area, a group of people, or business.
* If you are confronted by a thief, give them what
they want and don’t chase them as they leave. Report suspicious persons
or activity immediately to the Police. Be extra cautious if someone
approaches your car and asks for information.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the St.
Louis Police at 9-1-1. Contact St. Louis Police if you have any
information that might assist in this investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own safety and that of our community.
Issued: April 21, 2006
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: VEHICLE THEFT
LOCATION: Washington, Enright and Interdrive Avenues, University City
SPECIFICS: There have been several vehicle thefts from public street
parking over the past week. In particular, JEEP CHEROKEE’s have been
targeted. Several of the stolen vehicles were recovered in neighboring
communities and in one incident four arrests were made. These thefts
appear to fit a pattern of similar incidents in other communities in
the surrounding area.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to either the University City or St. Louis Police or go to the nearest
emergency telephone.
* If you hear a vehicle alarm, contact Police
immediately.
* Do not leave expensive property such as CD’s,
purses, radar detectors, cellular telephones and portable stereos in
plain view in your vehicle. Lock them in your trunk or take them with
you.
* Close your windows and lock your vehicle
* Secure your vehicle with “The Club”.
THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE QUADRANGLE HOUSING
OFFICE OFFER “THE CLUB” AT A REDUCED RATE OF $10. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CONTACT THE CRIME PREVENTION OFFICE AT 935-5084 OR THE QUADRANGLE
HOUSING OFFICE AT 935-9511. WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPT. 935-5555
This message is provided as a way to alert the Campus Community to
situations for which precautions should be taken. We each play an
important role toward ensuring our own safety and that of our community.
Issued: APRIL 5, 2006
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Burglary
LOCATION: 700 Block of Westgate, University City
DATE: March 27, 2006
SPECIFICS: A resident reports leaving for a short period of time and
returning to her residence to find a subject inside. The subject asked
“Don’t you know me from Washington University?” The victim did not know
the subject and he pushed her as she tried to call 9-1-1. The suspect
fled and the victim did not suffer serious physical injuries. There was
no sign of forced entry to the residence.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: White male; age estimated in late 30’s; 5’10;
heavy build; brown hair, brown eyes, balding or receding hairline
Special Note: Police have info to suggest this subject may visit a
computer lab on campus.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to Police at 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency telephone.
* LOCK YOUR APARTMENT DOOR, even when you are at
home.
* Lock the windows to your apartment. If you have a
sliding glass door, secure it further by placing a piece of wood in the
track to prevent it from opening.
* Never prop open exterior doors or gates. If you
see a door propped, close it.
* Don’t allow people you do not know to “tailgate”
behind you into the building.
* When someone knocks at your door, don’t open it
unless you know your visitor.
* If the person is a maintenance person, ask that
identification be slipped under the door or through the mail slot. Call
the employer to verify that maintenance work was scheduled to be
performed. Refuse to deal with anyone who won’t comply with this
request.
* Someone may knock at your door to use the
telephone. Never open the door. Take the message and make the call for
them.
* If you arrive home to find your door ajar, hear
unusual sounds or believe your apartment has been broken into, DON’T GO
IN! Go to a telephone and call the Police.
* When you are away from your residence, leave your
interior lights on.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own safety and that of our community.
CRIME ALERT
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Burglary Arrest
LOCATION: 6100 BLOCK OF PERSHING
SPECIFICS: At about 10:45am Wednesday morning, a suspect entered an
apartment in the 6100 block of Pershing through a window. A resident of
the apartment was home; hid inside the apartment; contacted Police; and
the suspect was arrested inside the apartment. The resident was not
physically injured.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to Police at 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency telephone.
* LOCK YOUR APARTMENT DOOR, even when you are at
home.
* Lock the windows to your apartment. If you have a
sliding glass door, secure it further by placing a piece of wood in the
track to prevent it from opening.
* Never prop open exterior doors. If you see a door
propped, close it.
* If you have an intercom system in your building,
do not allow entry for any person you do not know.
* Don’t allow people you do not know to “tailgate”
behind you into the building.
* When someone knocks at your door, don’t open it
unless you know your visitor.
* Someone may knock at your door to use the
telephone. Never open the door. Take the message and make the call for
them.
* If you arrive home to find your door ajar, hear
unusual sounds or believe your apartment has been broken into, DON’T GO
IN! Go to a telephone and call the Police.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the St.
Louis Police at 9-1-1 or via Blue Light Emergency Telephone. Contact
St. Louis Police if you have any information that might assist in this
investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own safety and that of our community.
Issued: March 1, 2006
Fraud Alert--A Service of the Washington University Police Department
We have recently noted several incidents where members of the campus
community or others have lost money due to check fraud (particularly in
transactions over the Internet or through the mail). This typically
occurs when the victim is sent a check or money order for an amount
larger than the cost of the item or service being purchased or leased.
The victim is asked to cash or deposit the check or money order and
return the balance of the funds via Western Union or some other
service. It is not until after the money has been forwarded that the
victim learns that the original check or money order was fraudulent.
The following information is offered to help you screen inquiries to
determine if it is possible that you may be the target of such a scam.
If you can answer "yes" to any of the following questions, you could be
involved in a fraud or about to be scammed.
* Is the check from an item you sold on the
Internet, such as a car, boat, jewelry, etc?
* Is the amount of the check more than the item's
selling price?
* Are you being sent multiple checks that total more
than the asking price?
* Did you receive the check via an overnight
delivery service?
* Is the check connected to communicating with
someone by e-mail?
* Is the check drawn on a business or individual
account that is different from the person buying your item or product?
* Have you been informed that you were the winner of
a lottery, such as Canadian, Australian, El Gordo or El Mundo that you
did not enter?
* Have you been asked to pay money to receive a
deposit from another country?
* Are you receiving pay or commission for
facilitating money transfers?
* Does the check lack personal or business
information printed on it---similar to “starter” checks?
* Does the check lack bank information printed on it?
* Did you respond to an e-mail requesting you to
confirm, update or provide account information?
If you have answered "yes" to any if these questions and are suspicious
of the transaction, or have any questions about a suspicious
transaction or request, contact your Bank, local Police Department or
the Washington University Police Department.
Remember: If you are in doubt about a transaction, do not complete it!!
CRIME ALERT
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Robbery
LOCATION: Rear of 6619 Kingsbury
WHEN: Monday, January 23 at about 11:35am
SPECIFICS: On Monday, January 23 at about 11:35am, two suspects
approached a pest control contractor at the rear of 6619 Kingsbury. One
of the suspects displayed a knife and the suspects took a cell phone
from the victim. The suspects then fled west from the area on foot. No
one suffered any physical injuries.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTIONS: #1-Black male; 6’0; late teens to early 20’s;
medium build; wearing army fatigues including a fatigue cap; #2-Black
male; 5’9”-5’10”; late teens to early 20’s; medium build; wearing a
gray varsity type jacket
PRECAUTIONS:
* Be extra cautious if someone approaches you and
asks for information.
* If you are confronted by a thief, give them what
they want and don’t chase them as they leave. Report suspicious persons
or activity immediately to the Police.
* Avoid walking or jogging alone and never walk or
jog alone after dark.
* Always choose a well-lit path and avoid dark or
vacant areas.
* Carry a whistle to summon help.
* Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you
are being followed, run in a different direction; go to the other side
of the street and yell or whistle for help; or head quickly to a
lighted area, a group of people, or an Emergency Telephone.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the
University City Police at 9-1-1 or via Blue Light Emergency Telephone.
Contact University City Police if you have any information that might
assist in this investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own safety and that of our community.
Issued: January 23, 2006
CRIME ALERT
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Robbery
LOCATION: 700 Block of Leland
WHEN: Saturday, January 21 at about 9:30 PM
SPECIFICS: On Saturday, January 21 at about 9:30pm, two suspects
approached 2 people while they were entering their car in the 700 block
of Leland. One suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money. One
victim gave the suspect an unknown amount of cash. Both suspects then
fled the scene. No one suffered any physical injuries. One suspect was
wearing a ski-mask.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Be extra cautious if someone approaches your car
and asks for information.
* If you are confronted by a thief, give them what
they want and don’t chase them as they leave. Report suspicious persons
or activity immediately to the Police.
* Avoid walking or jogging alone and never walk or
jog alone after dark.
* Always choose a well-lit path and avoid dark or
vacant areas.
* Carry a whistle to summon help.
* Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you
are being followed, run in a different direction; go to the other side
of the street and yell or whistle for help; or head quickly to a
lighted area, a group of people, or an Emergency Telephone.
RESPONSE: Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the
University City Police at 9-1-1 or via Blue Light Emergency Telephone.
Contact University City Police if you have any information that might
assist in this investigation.
This message is provided by the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
as a way to alert Off Campus students to situations for which
precautions should be taken. We each play an important role toward
ensuring our own safety and that of our community.