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April 13, 2024
Larceny
Whitaker Hall

Date/Time Reported

04/13/2024 at 12:11 PM

Date/Time Occured

04/13/2024 at 7:30 AM to 04/13/2024 at 11:30 AM

Synopsis

Complainant stated their unattended backpack went missing. Loss: $1,500

Disposition

Pending

Report Number

240147

April 12, 2024
Larceny
Bear's Den

Date/Time Reported

04/13/2024 at 12:10 PM

Date/Time Occured

04/12/2024 at 12:18 PM to 04/13/2024 at 11:15 AM

Synopsis

Complainant stated their unattended backpack went missing. Loss: $1,530.

Disposition

Pending

Report Number

240148

April 11, 2024
Larceny
Givens Hall

Date/Time Reported

04/11/2024 at 4:27 PM

Date/Time Occured

04/11/2024 at 8:30 AM to 04/11/2024 at 4:27 PM

Synopsis

Complainant stated their unsecured bicycle went missing. Loss: $1,200

Disposition

Pending

Report Number

240143

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March 30, 2024
Security Memo-Robbery
Rosedale/Washington

Date/Time Occured

03/30/2024 at 9:10 PM

Specifics

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.

Response

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the robbery. WUPD will be conducting extra patrols in the area.

October 19, 2023
Security Memo

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

Precautions

Report suspicious activity immediately to WUPD at 314-935-5555 or go to the nearest emergency blue light telephone.
Be observant and remain alert at all times. Do not get distracted with cell phones or other electronic devices.
Observe the people around you. If they are acting unusual, create space and distance between you.
If you observe someone acting unusual, do not be afraid to call WUPD any time of the day or night.

October 15, 2023
Criminal Incident-Assault
Big Bend near Fontbonne

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.

Precautions

• Report suspicious activity immediately to the Washington University Police Department at 314-935-5555 or go to the nearest emergency blue light telephone.
• Be observant and remain alert at all times. Do not get distracted with cell phones or other electronic devices.
• Observe the people around you. If they are acting unusual, create space and distance between you.
• If you observe someone acting unusual, do not be afraid to call the Washington University Police Department any time of the day or night.

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March 9, 2024
Fire
6309 Cates

Date/Time Reported

03/09/2024 at 12:25 PM

Date/Time Occured

03/09/2024 at 12:25 PM to 03/09/2024 at 12:35 PM

Synopsis

Minor fire due to dry cooking. No damage.

Disposition

Cleared

Report Number

240084

October 21, 2023
Fire
Lopata House

Date/Time Reported

10/21/2023 at 5:23 PM

Date/Time Occured

10/21/2023 at 5:23 PM to 10/21/2023 at 5:23 PM

Synopsis

Minor fire contained to an oven during the self-cleaning process. No damage to property reported.

Disposition

Cleared

Report Number

23-10-21-036439

October 14, 2023
Fire
740 Westgate

Date/Time Reported

10/23/2023 at 9:40 PM

Date/Time Occured

10/14/2023 at 12:00 PM to 10/14/2023 at 12:00 PM

Synopsis

Unattended pot left on stove caught fire causing damage to wall, cabinet and microwave. Loss pending

Disposition

Cleared

Report Number

230349

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