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May 30, 2023
Larceny
Mudd Dorm

Date/Time Reported

05/31/2023 at 12:21 PM

Date/Time Occured

05/30/2023 at 7:30 PM to 05/31/2023 at 9:43 AM

Synopsis

Complainant reports the theft of his bicycle from the rack at Mudd. Loss $180

Disposition

Pending

Report Number

230117

May 16, 2023
Larceny
Olin Library

Date/Time Reported

05/16/2023 at 6:04 PM

Date/Time Occured

05/16/2023 at 5:20 PM to 05/16/2023 at 5:30 PM

Synopsis

Complainant reported the theft of his backpack containing his laptop and iPad. Loss $3150

Disposition

Cleared by arrest. Property recovered

Report Number

230113

May 11, 2023
Larceny
Beaumont Dorm

Date/Time Reported

05/11/2023 at 9:38 PM

Date/Time Occured

05/11/2023 at 12:00 AM to 05/11/2023 at 6:00 PM

Synopsis

Complainant reports the theft of an unattended, unsecured, virtual reality headset from the 2nd floor common area. Loss $500

Disposition

Pending

Report Number

230111

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August 8, 2022
Crime Alert-Criminal Activity
Delmar Loop Area

Date/Time Occured

08/08/2022 at 6:00 PM

Specifics

WUPD has learned that (3) vehicles were broken into this evening in the University City Delmar Loop area. Further details are below. Please immediately take the precautions listed below.

The first vehicle was broken into in the 6300 block of Cates. It is believed the incident took place sometime between 6pm and 8:00pm. It did not appear that anything was taken.

The second vehicle was broken into in the 600 block of Westgate. It is believed the break-in occurred sometime between 7:00pm and 7:30pm. In this instance, personal items were reportedly stolen.

The third vehicle was broken into while it was parked in a parking garage in the 6300 block of Delmar. It is believed that the break-in occurred sometime between 7:00pm and 7:45pm. It did not appear that anything was taken.

The University City Police Department is investigating all three incidents. WUPD will be conducting increased patrols in the area.

WUPD has issued several security memos in the past month related to car thefts and break-ins. Local police municipalities have recently reported an increase in motor vehicle break-ins across the St. Louis region.

Response

University City is investigating

Precautions

Report suspicious persons or activity immediately to Police at 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency telephone.
• If you hear a vehicle alarm, contact Police immediately.
• Do not leave expensive property such as laptops, 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.
• Park in a well-lit area or as close to a light as possible.
• Lock your vehicle

August 7, 2022
Security Memo-Robbery
6200 block Delmar

Date/Time Occured

08/07/2022 at 8:00 PM

Specifics

Earlier today, WUPD learned of an armed robbery that took place at or about 8:00 p.m. last night, 08/07/2022, at a business in the 6200 block of Delmar. A male subject, who had apparently been loitering in the area, approached the register. The subject displayed a small black revolver and demanded money from the clerk. The clerk put money in a bag and the suspect exited the store and fled north on North Skinker.

There were no reported injuries as a result of this incident.

Response

St. Louis Metro Police Department is investigating

Precautions

Be alert to your surroundings.
• Report suspicious persons or activity to the Police.
• 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 you or your vehicle and asks for information or if someone asks to use your cell phone.
• Download the WashUSafe App.

August 5, 2022
Security Memo-Vehicle Theft
6100 blk Pershing

Date/Time Occured

08/05/2022 at 6:00 PM

Specifics

On 08/05/2022 at 8:42pm, an employee reported to WUPD that at 6:00pm they had parked their Hyundai Tucson behind their apartment in the 6100 block of Pershing Avenue. Upon returning at 8:15pm, the employee observed that someone had stolen their vehicle. It is unclear exactly how access was gained to the vehicle but it is possible that it was left unsecure at the time it was parked. The employee immediately reported the incident to the St. Louis City Police and to WUPD.
The St. Louis City Police are investigating this incident. WUPD will be conducting increased patrols in the area.
Local police municipalities have recently reported an increase in motor vehicle thefts of Kia and Hyundai brand vehicles.

Response

St. Louis Metro Police Department is investigating

Precautions

• Report suspicious activity immediately to Police at 911 or go to the nearest emergency blue light telephone.
• If you hear a vehicle alarm, contact Police immediately.
• Do not leave expensive property such as laptops, 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.
• Do not leave loose change visible.
• Park in a well-lit area or as close to a light as possible.
• Lock your vehicle.
• Consider purchasing an anti-theft device for your vehicle.

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April 15, 2023
Arson
Danforth Dorm

Date/Time Reported

04/15/2023 at 2:28 AM

Date/Time Occured

04/15/2023 at 2:25 AM to 04/15/2023 at 2:26 AM

Synopsis

Unknown subject set a bulletin board on fire. Fire was extinguished with a fire extinguisher.

Disposition

Pending

Report Number

230091

December 19, 2022
Fire
Millbrook 3

Date/Time Reported

12/19/2022 at 2:00 PM

Date/Time Occured

12/19/2022 at 2:00 PM to 12/19/2022 at 2:05 PM

Synopsis

Minor electrical fire in restroom vent. No damage reported.

Disposition

Cleared

December 29, 2021
Fire
751 Interdrive

Date/Time Reported

12/29/2021 at 1:03 AM

Date/Time Occured

12/29/2021 at 1:00 AM to 12/29/2021 at 1:00 AM

Synopsis

Stove top caught fire. Fire extinguisher used prior to fire department arriving. No damage reported

Disposition

Cleared

Report Number

21-12-29-060971

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