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04/16/2025 at 7:00 PM to 04/16/2025 at 7:07 PM
Subject with no WASHU affiliation located on campus.
Cleared By Arrest
250185
04/16/2025 at 8:02 AM
04/16/2025 at 8:02 AM to 04/16/2025 at 8:22 AM
Complainant reports concerning communication.
Pending
250183
04/15/2025 at 3:07 PM
04/15/2025 at 2:30 PM to 04/15/2025 at 4:26 PM
Complainant reports theft of electronic equipment.
Pending
250181
07/08/2024 at 5:50 PM
On July 8, 2024 at approximately 5:50 p.m., two individuals unaffiliated with the university were near the West Campus Metrolink parking lot on university property when an unknown male subject approached them and demanded the keys to their vehicle. The vehicle owner complied with this demand and the subject subsequently fled the area in the vehicle. The subject did not display or imply a weapon. No one was injured during the incident.
The Clayton Police Department is investigating. WUPD will be conducting extra patrols in the area.
• Be observant and remain alert at all times. Do not get distracted with cell phones or other electronic devices.
• If you observe someone acting unusual, do not be afraid to call the Washington University Police Department at 314-935-5555 any time of the day or night. Always report suspicious persons or activity to law enforcement immediately.
• Utilize the WashU campus shuttle system when possible. Shuttle information is available at washu.tripshot.com
• Observe the people around you. If they are acting unusual, create space and distance between you.
05/01/2024 at 10:20 PM
On May 01, 2024 at approximately 10:20 p.m., a student was walking near Des Peres Ave. and Forest Park Parkway when an unknown male subject approached them, tried to engage them in conversation, and grabbed their buttocks. The unknown male subject continued to follow the victim on Waterman Blvd. and then grabbed the victim’s neck and attempted to pull the victim in between two buildings. The victim was able to run away and call 911. The victim declined medical assistance. The victim described the suspect as a 5’08” – 5’09” male with an average build wearing black pants and a black hooded sweatshirt and a white Covid mask.
WUPD will be conducting extra patrols in the area.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating.
Be observant and remain alert at all times. Do not get distracted with cell phones or other electronic devices.
• If you observe someone acting unusual, do not be afraid to call the Washington University Police Department at 314-935-5555 any time of the day or night. Always report suspicious persons or activity to law enforcement immediately.
• Utilize the WashU campus shuttle system when possible. Shuttle information is available at washu.tripshot.com
• Observe the people around you. If they are acting unusual, create space and distance between you.
• Be extremely cautious if someone you do not know approaches you, or your vehicle, and asks for information or if someone asks to use your cell phone.
• Download the WashUSafe App to receive alerts and notifications.
• If you do not have a cell phone go to the nearest emergency
blue light telephone.
03/30/2024 at 9:10 PM
On March 30, 2024, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department contacted WUPD to provide information about a robbery involving a WashU student that had occurred earlier in the evening. At approximately 9:10 PM on March 30, 2024, a student was walking near the intersection of Rosedale and Waterman when they were approached by an unknown male subject. The unknown subject exited a dark colored SUV with tinted windows, pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded all of the victim’s property. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene in the dark colored SUV. There were no reported injuries as a result of this incident. WUPD will be conducting extra patrols in the area.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the robbery. WUPD will be conducting extra patrols in the area.
10/23/2024 at 7:54 PM
10/23/2024 at 7:40 PM to 10/23/2024 at 8:18 PM
Candle left burning caught small fire on desk.
Referred to Judicial
240409
10/21/2023 at 5:23 PM
10/21/2023 at 5:23 PM to 10/21/2023 at 5:23 PM
Minor fire contained to an oven during the self-cleaning process. No damage to property reported.
Cleared
23-10-21-036439
10/13/2023 at 1:22 AM
10/13/2023 at 1:20 AM to 10/13/2023 at 1:21 AM
Subjects using a toaster oven on top of the stove inadvertently turned on the stove which caused the toaster over to catch fire and melt.
Cleared
230315
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