Crime Alerts

Date/Time Occured

07/08/2024 at 5:50 PM

Specifics

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.

Response

The Clayton Police Department is investigating. WUPD will be conducting extra patrols in the area.

Date/Time Occured

05/01/2024 at 10:20 PM

Specifics

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.

Response

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating.

Date/Time Occured

10/19/2023 at 4:15 PM

Specifics

This is an update to the Security Memo sent to the Danforth Campus on October 15.

An individual named Anthony McGee, shown in the photo linked below, has been involved in two separate recent incidents involving Washington University students.

Photo of Anthony McGee: https://wustl.box.com/s/pjmsdnuw5h8o5ut3cxlw8xcy4g3zhxgx

In the first incident on September 15, a student reported to the Washington University Police Department (WUPD) that McGee was involved in a verbal altercation on campus in which he spit at the student. The student did not wish to pursue charges.

On October 15 at approximately 2:34 PM, WUPD was advised of an incident involving two students who were walking on Big Bend near Fontbonne University when they were approached by McGee. McGee did not say anything to either student, then without warning he struck one of the students on the cheek with a closed fist and then ran away. McGee was apprehended and the Clayton Police Department presented the case to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Assault charges were issued on October 16. McGee was released from custody after charges were issued.

On October 18 McGee was taken into custody by WUPD near the Greenway overpass and was transported to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department due to an outstanding warrant. He has since been released.

McGee has been issued a No Trespassing Order by WUPD. If he is seen on campus, do not approach him and notify WUPD at 314-935-5555.

Response

Notify WUPD 314-935-5555 if seen on campus

Date/Time Occured

10/15/2023 at 2:34 PM

Specifics

On October 15 at approximately 2:34 PM, the Washington University Police Department (WUPD) was advised of an incident involving two students who were walking on Big Bend near Fontbonne University when they were approached by the subject. The subject did not say anything to either student, then without warning he struck one of the students on the cheek with a closed fist and then ran away. The subject was apprehended and the Clayton Police Department presented the case to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Assault charges were issued today. The subject was released from custody late this afternoon.

On September 15, the subject was reportedly involved in an incident involving a verbal altercation and spitting at another Washington University student. The subject has been issued a “No Trespassing Order” by WUPD. If he is seen on campus, do not approach him and please notify WUPD at 314-935-5555.

Date/Time Occured

09/29/2023 at 5:20 AM

Specifics

Late this afternoon, WUPD learned of a suspected armed robbery that took place around 5:20 a.m. this morning at a residence in the 6000 block of Pershing. The incident occurred in the alley to the rear of the residence. An unknown male subject, approached and demanded the victm’s wallet and phone. The victim reported the suspect pushed a hard rounded item into his side making the victim believe that the suspect was armed with a firearm. After taking the victim’s phone and wallet the suspect ran east and disappeared between the buildings. The suspect was described as a tall, thin male wearing all black, including a black ski mask.

There were no reported injuries as a result of this incident. WUPD will be conducting extra patrols in the area.

Response

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police are investigating the robbery

Date/Time Occured

09/11/2023 at 12:16 AM

Specifics

At 12:13 am, four male subjects not affiliated with the University “tailgated” into Shepley Dorm behind a student. The four subjects went to the second floor of Shepley Dorm and knocked on the door of a suite. Two students who were in the common area of the suite heard the knock on the door and looked through the peephole. The students partially opened the door and closed it again after the subjects said something unintelligible to them. The students returned to their rooms and then heard a loud noise. When they returned to the common area they observed that someone had damaged the door to their suite. Nothing appeared to have been taken and there were no injuries reported.

WUPD officers arrived on scene within minutes but the subjects had already left the area. A review of CCTV confirmed that the subjects had left campus at 12:33 am. The Washington University Police Department was able to locate and interview the driver of the vehicle that the subjects left campus in and charges are pending.

Response

The Washington University Police Department is still actively investigating this incident.

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

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

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