The following incidents were reported to University Police Oct. 4-10. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu.
Crime alert
University Police released the following crime alert Oct. 10:
A subject was observed loitering in the 6600 block of Washington Avenue in University City and attempted to gain entry into the laundry room of a University-owned property by banging on the basement door.
The subject was wearing a maintenance-style work shirt. A WUSTL student observed the subject but would not allow him to enter the building. The subject left the area prior to the arrival of law enforcement officers.
The subject is described as a Caucasian male, heavy build, 45-50 years old, “scruffy” facial hair and unkempt appearance.
University Police recommends taking the following precautions:
Report suspicious persons or activity immediately to the University City police at 911 or go to the nearest emergency telephone. Washington University/ Quadrangle maintenance personnel wear distinctive uniforms and will provide photo identification upon demand.
Lock your apartment door, even when you are home and lock the windows to your apartment. If you have a sliding glass door, secure it further by placing a piece of wood in the track to prevent it from opening; never prop open exterior doors or gates. If you see a door propped, close it; don’t allow people you do not know to “tailgate” behind you into the building; don’t allow anyone you do not know access to your building or apartment.
Oct. 4
3:40 p.m. — Audio equipment was reported as missing/stolen during a move by WUTV from Prince Hall to Mallinckrodt Student Center.
Oct. 7
8:35 p.m. — While on patrol, an officer observed a subject crawling out of the window on the north side of Earl E. and Myrtle E. Walker Hall. An investigation revealed 10 other subjects in the building. The case has been referred to the judicial administrator.
Oct. 9
7:42 a.m. — A person reported that he parked his vehicle in front of Givens Hall at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 8, and when he returned to his vehicle at 7:40 a.m. Oct. 9, he discovered his vehicle had been stolen. St. Louis City Police later recovered the stolen vehicle.
University Police also responded to two false fire alarms and one report each of auto accident, lost article, harassment, arrest, drug offense and property damage.