The WUPD provides law enforcement services to the University's Hilltop Campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Effective law enforcement involves a cooperative effort on the part of each member of the entire University community. Because of this, all victims of or witnesses to a crime on campus are strongly encouraged to report the crime immediately to the WUPD, by coming in person at the department, by dialing 935-5555, or by using a Blue Light Emergency Telephone. Victims of or witnesses to off-campus crimes are strongly encouraged to call 9-1-1 immediately to report the crime.

When a criminal incident is reported to the WUPD, a formal police report is prepared. The offense is classified according to guidelines set by F.B.I. Uniform Crime Reporting Section, U.S. Department of Justice.

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January 2008
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June 2008

LARCENY  Jun 01, 2008-Sunday at 12:45
Location : Village House SG#3 (P326)  080361
Summary:  While at Village Cafe, a Bon Appetit employee notified officer that a subject was in the act of stealing merchandise and putting it into his pocket. Subject went to the register and paid for one apple.  He had $5.24 worth of merchandise in his pocket.   Subject said that he felt he was overcharged by Bon Appetit due to the high prices in the past and that he felt he was entitled to these items without paying for them.   Disposition:  Subject was taken into custody, transported to station and released to RCD on call. 

LOST ARTICLE  Jun 03, 2008-Tuesday at 18:50
Location : Village House SG#3 (P326)  080362
Summary:  Reportee advised that she had laid her wallet down and couldn't remember where.  It contained a Missouri DL and credit cards.  Disposition:  Pending.
 
LARCENY  Jun 05, 2008-Thursday at 12:58
Location : FACILITIES (B138)  080363
Summary:  Student reported that his mountain bike was stolen from the south side of the Facilities building on 6-4-08, where he had locked it to the handicap railing.  Lock was found still attached to the railing.  Value 200.  Disposition:  Pending.

INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS  Jun 06, 2008-Friday at 12:08
Location : BRYAN HALL (G195)  080364
Summary: Chemical smell on 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors due to chemicals being used in rooms 304/306 to remove tile glue from floors.  Information report only no one sick due to this incident.

ACCIDENTAL INJURY  Jun 06, 2008-Friday at 16:46
Location : DANFORTH CAMPUS  080365
Summary:  Accidental injury.  Disposition:  Cleared.

FALSE FIRE ALARM  Jun 06, 2008-Friday at 17:55
Location : BIO-MED  080366
Summary:  Pull station found to be activated.  No sign of fire or smoke.  Disposition:  Pending.

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT  Jun 09, 2008-Monday at 12:01
Location : PARKING LOT #58  080367
Summary:   Victim reported that his vehicle was stolen from the Church Lot between 5-6-08 and 6-8-08.  Disposition:  Under Investigation.

SICK CASE  Jun 10, 2008-Tuesday at 23:13
Location : DANFORTH CAMPUS  080368
Summary:  Sick case.  Disposition:  Cleared.

ACCIDENTAL INJURY  Jun 11, 2008-Wednesday at 11:42
Location : DANFORTH CAMPUS  080369
Summary :  Accidental injury.  Disposition:  Cleared.

LARCENY  Jun 11, 2008-Wednesday at 16:13
Location : OLIN LIBRARY (Y141)  080370
Summary :  Credit card left unsecured on study desk when the complainant left.  Upon return, the card was missing.  Disposition:  Pending

AUTO ACCIDENT (ALL OTHERS)  Jun 12, 2008-Thursday at 10:00
Location : PARKING LOT #37  080371
Summary:  A metro employee reported that a construction fence fell on top of a bus.  Disposition:  Cleared.
 
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS  Jun 12, 2008-Thursday at 11:03
Location : WEST CAMPUS BUILDING  080372
Summary:  Complainant reported receiving a strange phone call from a male subject with a heavy foreign accent who demanded money in payment of a  past due loan which appears bogus.  Disposition:  Pending
 
AUTO ACCIDENT  Jun 16, 2008-Monday at 09:20
Location : PARKING LOT #5  080373
Summary:  Witness observed a large white delivery truck strike the bollards located on the north side of Brookings Hall, however the bollard was previously damaged.  Maintenance was notified.  Disposition:  Cleared

AUTO ACCIDENT  Jun 17, 2008-Tuesday at 09:48
Location : WALLACE DR  080374
Summary:  Bicyclist reported being struck by the side mirror of a passing bus.  No injuries.  Disposition:  Cleared.

080375 - Report number issued in error.

DRUG OFFENSE June 21, 2008-Saturday at 01:15
Location : SMALL GROUP HOUSING  080376
Summary:  Pre-Freshman found smoking marijuana in the dorm room.  Drugs confiscated by officers.  Disposition:  Referred to Residential Life.

PARKING  Jun 26, 2008-Thursday at 09:36
Location : SIMON HALL (B124)  080377
Summary:  Transportation monitor located a fraudulent parking sticker.   Vehicles was towed and owner issued a summons.  Disposition:  Cleared.

HARASSMENT WRITTEN MESSAGE  Jun 26, 2008-Thursday at 09:35
Location : UMRATH HALL (O153)  080378
Summary:  Aramark employee found letter from ex-boyfriend on cleaning cart. Supervisor wanted a report filed.  Letter was not threatening.  Disposition:  Cleared

SICK CASE  Jun 26, 2008-Thursday at 09:31
Location : DANFORTH CAMPUS  080379
Summary:  Sick case.  Disposition:  Cleared.

LARCENY  Jun 26, 2008-Thursday at 11:40
Location : GIVENS HALL (Y131)  080380
Summary:  Unattended backpack taken from studio room between 0900-1300 hours on 6/24.  Disposition:  Pending