Crime Alert Archive 2007
CRIME ADVISORY
INCIDENT: Burglary
LOCATION: 6600 Block of
University Drive
SPECIFICS: In the early morning hours of
December 9, 2007, unknown persons entered a first floor apartment
through an unlocked window in the 6600 block of University Drive.
A computer and wallet were stolen.
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 doors, even when you are at home.
• Lock the windows to your home. If you have a
sliding glass door, secure it further by placing a piece of wood in the
track to prevent it from opening.
• 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 home 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 University City Police at
9-1-1. 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: December 12, 2007
TO:
MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Robbery
LOCATION: Heman and
Clemens
WHEN: Thursday, November 15 at
about 8:30pm
SPECIFICS:
On Thursday, November 15 at about 8:30pm a male
subject was walking to his parked vehicle near Heman and
Clemens when he was approached by a suspect who claimed
he had just been mugged. The suspect then displayed a
handgun and demanded the victim’s personal belongings.
The suspect then took the victim’s car keys and vehicle.
The victim was not physically injured.
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.
· 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 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 16, 2007
TO:
MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Robbery
LOCATION: Westgate and Enright
WHEN: Wednesday, October 31
at approximately 10pm
SPECIFICS:
On Wednesday, October 31 at about 10pm, two victims reported they were
walking near the intersection of Westgate and Enright when they were
approached by a male suspect asking “What do you have in your
pocket?” Moments later a female suspect wearing an animal mask on
her head ran towards the victims and sprayed them with pepper
spray. The suspects took a book bag from the victims and fled.
SUSPECT
DESCRIPTIONS: The male suspect was described as a
black male about 8 to 10 years of age wearing a green sweatshirt with a
navy stripe. The juvenile was riding a scooter.
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.
· 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 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 5, 2007
TO:
MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Burglary
LOCATION: 7200-7200 blocks of
Forsyth
SPECIFICS: University City Police report 4
burglaries have occurred in the 7200-7300 blocks of Forsyth between
late September and early October. Each of the burglaries involved
apartments and the suspect(s) gained entry either through a door or
window. There are no known suspects at this time.
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 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: October 22, 2007
CRIME ADVISORY
TO:
MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Burglary
LOCATION:
Skinker-Debaliviere neighborhood
SPECIFICS: St. Louis Police
reported 4 burglaries to residences in
the Skinker-Debaliviere neighborhood with the past few
weeks. The incidents have occurred both during the
daytime and at night. No suspects have been identified.
Police are asking residents to be sure to properly secure
your residence and to report any suspicious activity to
Police immediately.
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: September 5, 2007
CRIME ALERT
TO:
MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Robbery
LOCATION: 6600 block of
Kingsbury
WHEN: Saturday, July 14 at
about 10:00 PM
SPECIFICS:
On Saturday, July14 at about 10:00 PM, 2 victims were walking
together in a front yard in the 6600 block of Kingsbury. A
subject emerged from between two buildings and approached the
victims. The subject displayed a handgun and demanded money from
the victims. The suspect then fled on foot. No physical
injuries were suffered by either victim.
SUSPECT
DESCRIPTION: Black male, 5'10" tall, heavy build,
20-30 years of age, medium complexion, wearing a plain white T-shirt
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.
• 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 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 16, 2007
CRIME ALERT
TO:
MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Robbery
LOCATION: 600 block of North
Skinker
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, June 19 at about 9:45pm
SPECIFICS: Victim was walking in the 600 block of
Skinker on the west side of the street and a suspect jumped from the
bushes and grabbed her purse. The victim chased and struggled
with the suspect. The suspect got into a waiting vehicle and fled
the area. The victim was dragged for a distance while still
struggling with the suspect.
SUSPECT
DESCRIPTION: Black male; 30-35; 5’7”-5’9”; 130-135
pounds; light complexion; hair with braids; wearing a dark t-shirt and
jeans
SUSPECT
VEHICLE: Older model dark green four door
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: June 20, 2007
Crime Alert
TO:
MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Robberies in
University City North of Delmar
LOCATION: 700 Block of
Interdrive
600 Block of Westgate
Westgate and Enright
WHEN: Thursday, May 17
between 11:35pm and 11:50pm
SPECIFICS:
On Thursday, May 17 during the time frame of about 11:35pm-11:50pm,
three robberies occurred at the locations listed above. In each
of the cases the victim(s) were walking when they were approached by at
least one subject who may have been accompanied by a second subject who
served as a lookout. The suspect displayed a small handgun and
demanded wallets from the victims. The suspects then fled on
foot. No physical injuries were suffered by any of the
victims. Police believe the same suspects committed each of the
robberies.
SUSPECT
DESCRIPTIONS: Black male, slim build, 16-20 years of
age, wearing a hooded sweatshirt
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.
· 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 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: May 18, 2007
CRIME ALERT
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: VEHICLE BREAK-INS/ THEFT
LOCATION: 700 Rosedale, St Louis City
SPECIFICS: During the day on 03/28/2007 several vehicles were broken
into and 1 vehicle was stolen. Investigation revealed that tools were
used to gain entry. Vehicle door locks were damaged and electronic
equipment/ 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 wheel locking
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 St Louis City Police if you have any information,
which might assist in this investigation.
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: March 28, 2007
Person of Interest
INCIDENT: ASSAULT
LOCATION: MYERS RESIDENCE HALL/So40
WHEN: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 at about 3pm
SPECIFICS:A student reported a subject she did not know knocked on her
residence hall suite door at about 3pm she opened the door; the suspect
entered the suite; and subsequently assaulted the student. She was
treated and released at a local hospital. There was no forced entry
into the suite. Clayton and Washington University Police are
investigating.
SUSPECT; Black male; 20-30 years of age; approximately 6’0 in
height;180 pounds; medium build; moustache and goatee; wearing a gray
coat with a zipper, brown shirt with gold lettering, brown gloves, and
knit cap.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to University Police at 5-5555 or go to the nearest emergency telephone.
* LOCK YOUR ROOM DOOR. 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.
RESPONSE: PERSONS WITH INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFUL IN THIS
INVESTIGATION ARE ASKED TO CALL POLICE AT 935-5555. Report suspicious
activities/persons immediately to the University Police at 935-5555 or
via Blue Light Emergency Telephone. (Located at locations Throughout
campus.)
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: February 12, 2007
CRIME ALERT
TO: RESIDENTS OF So40/Village
INCIDENT: BURGLARY
LOCATION: Park Residence Hall
DATE/TIME: Monday, January 29 at about 5:30pm
SPECIFICS: A resident of a suite in Park Res Hall returned at about
5:30pm on Monday, January 29 and found the suspect exiting the
bathroom. When questioned, the suspect stated she was there to see a
roommate. The suspect left
and the resident later determined that the roommate did not know the
suspect. A witness recalled seeing the
suspect waiting outside the entrance to the building and that the
suspect “tailgated” in behind her when she
entered. The suite was not locked at the time of the incident and no
force was used. The victims later
determined they were missing some jewelry and wallet/credit cards.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Black female; 30-35 years of age; 5’7-5’10; 150
pounds; long “dread lock” type hair; wearing a black hat, black coat,
windbreaker type navy blue pants, sneakers, and carrying a black
backpack or handbag
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.
RESPONSE: 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: January 30, 2007
CRIME ALERT
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: Robbery
LOCATION: 6100 block of Waterman and 6000 block of Kingsbury
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, January 17 at 6:20pm and 9:40pm
SPECIFICS: St. Louis Police are investigating two robberies that
occurred at the above locations during the evening of January 17. In
the first case the victims were approached by a lone suspect who
produced a handgun and demanded their property. In the second incident,
the victim was approached by two suspects who produced a handgun and
demanded money. The suspects took a wallet. In both cases the suspects
fled on foot. The victims were not physically injured.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
Case #1: Black male; 20-30; wearing a grey coat and blue jeans
Case #2: Black male; 20-25; med. build; wearing dark black puffy coat
and baggy jeans;
Black male;20-25; slender build;long braids;wearing dark blue puffy
coat, black/white/gray t-shirt and baggy jeans
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.
Issued: January 18, 2007
CRIME ALERT
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY
INCIDENT: VEHICLE BREAK-INS
LOCATION: 6400 Block Enright Avenue, University City
SPECIFICS: There have been several recent vehicle break-ins involving
autos parked in the alley behind the 6400 Block of Enright Avenue,
University City. In several of these incidents tools or other force was
used to gain entry. Vehicle door locks were damaged and electronic
equipment/ personal items of value were stolen.
PRECAUTIONS:
* Report suspicious persons or activity immediately
to the University City Police 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 wheel locking 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.
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: January 17, 2007