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Crime Alerts

Notification of a Criminal Incident
Strong Arm Robbery
12th Ave. NE/NE 41st St.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:10 pm

 

On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at approximately 12:10 p.m., a female UW student was the victim of a robbery in the area of 12th Ave N.E. and N.E. 41st Street. The victim was walking westbound on N.E. 41st Street near 12th Ave N.E. when she was approached from behind by the suspect.  The suspect asked her for the time. The victim stopped walking, turned towards the suspect, looked at the iPhone 5 in her hand and told the suspect the time. The suspect asked to "see the time." The victim showed him the cell phone, at which time the suspect grabbed the iPhone from her hand and ran westbound on N.E. 41st Street. An unknown male witness chased the suspect and tried to detain him, but the suspect struggled and ran away. The victim was not injured. The suspect was last seen running westbound on N.E. Campus Parkway. University of Washington Police Officers conducted an area check for the suspect but were unable to locate him. 

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5'6" tall, 140 lbs, short black hair and a light colored mustache. The suspect was wearing tan or khaki pants, a black shirt, and red shoes.

This case is being investigated by the University of Washington Police under case #13-1284.  If you have any additional information about this crime or suspect, please call the UWPD at (206) 685-8973.

To report suspicious activities or persons, or in an emergency call 911.

Crime Prevention Tips for Similar Incidents:      
*  Remain vigilant of your surroundings.
*  Remove yourself from potentially dangerous situations as soon as possible.   
*  Walk with friends whenever possible.
*  Avoid confrontations.
*  Call Husky NightWalk at (206) 685-WALK (9255) for a security guard escort to various locations on campus in the evenings. The hours of operation for this service are 6:00pm-2:00am, 7 days week.  
 
If you suspect criminal activity, some helpful information to pass on to the police:            
*  Clothing descriptors- look for layers under the visible layer, other distinctive design identifiers, etc.    
*  Physical characteristics - height, weight, eyes, hair, mannerisms, scars/tattoos
*  Direction of travel (by foot or automobile)    
*  Suspect vehicle description, including license plate    
*  Weapons involved   
 
Please contact the University of Washington Police Crime Prevention Unit at (206)543-9338 for additional crime prevention information.

 

Notification of a Criminal Incident
NE 47th/Brooklyn Ave NE
Saturday, May 11, 2013 3:35 pm
Strong Arm Robbery
 

On Saturday, May 11, 2013, at approximately 3:35 p.m., a female in her mid-20s, not affiliated with the University of Washington, was the victim of a robbery in the area of N.E. 47th Street and Brooklyn Avenue, N.E. A male suspect bumped into the victim, grabbed her purse, and fled in a northbound direction. The suspect then circled around the corner and the victim lost sight of him. Seattle Police Department and University of Washington Police Department officers conducted an area check for the suspect but were unable to locate him.  The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall, medium build, wearing a white shirt and black pants. No weapon was displayed and the victim was not injured. The victim's purse was recovered a short while later in a nearby location.

This case is being investigated by Seattle Police Department under case #2013-158831.  If you have any additional information about this crime or suspects, please call the Seattle Police Department at 206-625-5011.
 
To report other suspicious activities or persons, call 911.
 
Crime Prevention Tips for Similar Incidents:      
*  Remain vigilant of your surroundings.
*  Remove yourself from potentially dangerous situations as soon as possible.   
*  Walk with friends if possible.
*  Call Husky NightWalk: 206-685-WALK (9255) for a security guard escort to various locations on campus and within a one-mile radius off campus. The hours of operation for this service are 6:00pm-2:00am, 7 days week.  
 
If you suspect criminal activity, some helpful information to pass on to the police:           
*  Clothing descriptors- look for layers under the visible layer, other distinctive design identifiers, etc.    
*  Physical characteristics - height, weight, eyes, hair, mannerisms, scars/tattoos
*  Direction of travel (by foot or automobile)    
*  Suspect vehicle description, including license plate    
*  Weapons involved   
 
Please contact the University of Washington Police Crime Prevention Unit at 206-543-9338 for additional crime prevention information.

 

Notification of a Criminal Incident
Robbery-Strong Arm
NE 50th/Brooklyn NE
Evening of April 23, 2013

On Tuesday, April 24, 2013 at 12:24 p.m., a student called the University of Washington Police Department and reported he was a victim of a robbery the night before. The incident took place at the corner of N.E. 50th Street and Brooklyn Ave., N.E. According to the victim he was punched in the stomach and his iPhone and wallet were taken. No description of the suspect is available.
 
If you have any information about this incident you are urged to call the University of Washington Police Department at 206.685.UWPD (8973). The case number to reference is 13-001102.
 
Prevention tips for incidents such as this:
* Be aware of your environment and alert for possible danger
* Avoid confrontations
* Remove yourself from potentially dangerous situations as soon as possible
* Call 911 to report suspicious activity or persons to the police

If you notice that a crime is in progress, when it is safe to do so, call 911. Some helpful information to pass on to the police:    
* Clothing descriptors - look for layers under the visible layer (usually the outer layer will come off once the suspect leaves the scene)
* Physical characteristics - height, weight, eyes, hair, mannerisms, scars/tattoos
* Direction of travel - (by foot, bicycle, automobile?)
* Description of vehicle
* Weapons involved

Contact the University of Washington Police Crime Prevention Unit at 206.543.9338 for additional crime prevention information.

 

Notification of a Criminal Incident
Purse Snatch
5400 Block of 17th Ave NE
April 18, 2013  2:45 p.m.

On Thursday, April 18, 2013 at approximately 2:45 p.m., Seattle Police were called to a reported possible purse theft in the 5400 block of 17th Ave N.E. A UW student was walking on 17th Ave. N.E. near N.E. 55th St. when a lone male suspect came up behind her, grabbed the purse from her shoulder, and ran eastbound on N.E. 55th St.  The victim was not injured.

The suspect is described as approximately 5'6" tall, 140 pounds, dark scruffy facial hair, wearing shorts and a tan color hooded sweatshirt.  The victim also described seeing a suspicious vehicle in the vicinity, described as a smaller red car with plastic over the windows.

Seattle and University of Washington Police were quickly in the area and searched for the suspect, but were unable to locate him. This case is being investigated by the Seattle Police Department under case number 130246.

If you have any additional information about this crime or suspect, please call the Seattle Police Department at 206-625-5011. To report a crime in progress, or other suspicious activities or persons, call 911.

Prevention tips for incidents such as this:

* Be aware of your environment and alert for possible danger
* Avoid confrontations
* Remove yourself from potentially dangerous situations as soon as possible
* Call 911 to report suspicious activity or persons to the police

If you notice that a crime is in progress, when it is safe to do so, call 911.  Some helpful information to pass on to the police:

* Clothing descriptors - look for layers under the visible layer (usually the outer layer will come off once the suspect leaves the scene)
* Physical characteristics - height, weight, eyes, hair, mannerisms, scars/tattoos
* Direction of travel - (by foot, bicycle, automobile?)
* Description of vehicle
* Weapons involved

Contact the University of Washington Police Crime Prevention Unit at 206-543-9338 for additional crime prevention information.

 

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