The following incidents were reported to University Police Sept. 7-13. 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.
Sept. 13
10:27 a.m. — The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity reported that someone forced entry into the Chapter Room on the first floor and vandalized a laser-jet printer, valued at $1,781. The incident occurred following a party. An investigation is continuing.
Crime alert
University Police issued the following crime alert Sept. 13:
A person stated he had parked his vehicle in front of his house on the 6000 block of Kingsbury Avenue at approximately 3:30 a.m. Sept. 11. As he was walking toward his front door, four males approached him. The person stated he was grabbed and struck by three of the subjects, while the fourth subject removed his wallet and keys from his pockets. The victim stated all four males then ran East on Kingsbury.
Precautions:
• Avoid walking or jogging alone and never walk or jog alone after dark.
• Always choose a well-lit path and avoid dark or vacant areas.
• Be alert to your surroundings.
• 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 your car and asks for information.
Additionally, University Police responded to three lost articles, two larcenies, two auto accidents and one report each of damaged property, trespassing, judicial violation and suspicious vehicle.