The WUPD provides law enforcement services to the University's Hilltop Campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Effective law enforcement involves a cooperative effort on the part of each member of the entire University community. Because of this, all victims of or witnesses to a crime on campus are strongly encouraged to report the crime immediately to the WUPD, by coming in person at the department, by dialing 935-5555, or by using a Blue Light Emergency Telephone. Victims of or witnesses to off-campus crimes are strongly encouraged to call 9-1-1 immediately to report the crime.

When a criminal incident is reported to the WUPD, a formal police report is prepared. The offense is classified according to guidelines set by F.B.I. Uniform Crime Reporting Section, U.S. Department of Justice.

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DISTURBANCE  Sep 01, 2008-Monday at 01:33
Location : MALLINCKRODT CENTER (O193)  080462
Summary:  Security reported a large fight in progress in the lower level during a fundraiser for Gateway High School.  All subjects left the area.  Victim does not wish to prosecute.  Disposition:  Closed.

LARCENY   Sep 01, 2008-Monday at 10:44
Location : MONSANTO HALL (O139)  080463
Summary:  Complainant reported that person(s) unknown stole their bike seat and replaced it with another.  Disposition:  Pending

BURGLARY   Sep 01, 2008-Monday at 19:48
Location : LOPATA HOUSE SG#1 (P324)  080464
Summary:  Student left room unlocked and unattended and returned to find her and her roommates laptops stolen.  TOC 9/1 1845-1945 hours.  Value $3300.  Disposition:  Pending.

DAMAGED PROPERTY  Sep 02, 2008-Tuesday at 16:24
Location : FORSYTH/HOYT PAVED LOT  080465
Summary:  Complainant reported person(s) unknown knocked his scooter over while parked causing damage to the right side.  Disposition:  Pending
 
DAMAGED PROPERTY  Sep 03, 2008-Wednesday at 01:30
Location : ATHLETIC COMPLEX (B123)  080466
Summary:  Students observed pulling down and stealing street signs.  Subjects were stopped and identified.  Disposition:  Cleared, referred to JA.

LOST/STOLEN  Sep 03, 2008-Wednesday at 16:53
Location : UNKNOWN  080467
Summary:  Student  reported his wallet missing sometime between 0830-1645 hours.  Disposition:  Pending

AUTO ACCIDENT  Sep 03, 2008-Wednesday at 19:45
Location : PARKING LOT #59 (R246)  080468
Summary:  Scooter struck a backhoe.  No injuries.  Disposition:  Referred to JA
 
PARKING VIOLATION  Sep 03, 2008-Wednesday at 23:46
Location : SOUTH 40 RESIDENCE AREA  080469
Summary:  Unoccupied vehicle parked facing wrong way.  Unable to locate owner.  Disposition:  Vehicle towed, cleared.

LARCENY  Sep 04, 2008-Thursday at 11:03
Location : VILLAGE EAST  080470
Summary:   Technology Services and Support reported the theft of a handcart from the hallway of Village East while the technician was installing equipment in a room.  The cart is valued at about $100, described as green in color with a black handle, approx. 36" long, 18" wide, and 12" high, with Res Tech printed in  black marker on the front of the frame.  Disposition:  Pending
 
ACCIDENTAL INJURY  Sep 04, 2008-Thursday at 12:47
Location : DANFORTH CAMPUS  080471
Summary :  Accidental injury.  Disposition:  Cleared

TRESPASSING  Sep 04, 2008-Thursday at 14:51
Location : OLIN LIBRARY (Y141)  080472
Summary:  Officer observed subject sleeping on the second floor of Olin Library.  PO had arrested same subject in July 2008 for trespassing.  Disposition:  Subject booked and released on county summons. 
 
AUTO ACCIDENT  Sep 04, 2008-Thursday at 23:08
Location : DANFORTH GARAGE-UNIVERSITY CENTER PARKING 080473
Summary:  Minor vehicle accident, no injuries.  Disposition:  Cleared.

LARCENY Sep 05, 2008-Friday at 07:40
Location : MUDD FIELD  080474
Summary:  Several members of ROTC were working out on Mudd Field and left their personal belongings on the field, near Simon Hall, and then  went for a 20 minute run around campus property.  When they returned to Mudd Field, they discovered that some unknown person or persons had taken various items of their property, including backpacks, wallets, cell phones, clothing, and water bottles.  Six members were missing property.  Disposition:  Pending

ACCIDENTAL INJURY  Sep 05, 2008-Friday at 09:13
Location : SOUTH 40 080475
Summary:  Accidental injury.  Disposition:  Cleared.

ACCIDENTAL INJURY  Sep 05, 2008-Friday at 10:21
Location : DANFORTH CAMPUS  080476
Summary :  Accidental injury.  Disposition:  Cleared.

LARCENY  Sep 05, 2008-Friday at 16:13
Location : DANFORTH UNIVERSITY CENTER COMPLEX (O226)  080477
Summary:  On 9-5-08 between 1340 and 1435 hours food service employee reported her purse was taken from the food services office located  at the Danforth Center.  Total value of purse, cash, items it contained valued at approx $942.  Disposition:  Pending

LARCENY  Sep 05, 2008-Friday at 18:09
Location : MALLINCKRODT CENTER (O193)  080478
Summary:  Complainant reported that unknown person(s) stole her wallet from her book bag at Mallinckrodt Center, while she was making a phone call
Total value $106.   Disposition:  Pending

AUTO ACCIDENT  Sep 05, 2008-Friday at 18:43
Location : UNDESIGNATED AREA OFF CAMPUS  080479
Summary:  On 9-1-08 NSP Guard discovered damage to  the right front fender (passenger side) to vehicle # 111.   Disposition:  Cleared.

LOST ARTICLE  Sep 06, 2008-Saturday at 17:52
Location : SOUTH 40 RESIDENCE AREA  080480
Summary:  Complainant reported losing a wallet while riding her bike , wallet found on street  and returned to owner at 2023 hrs.  Disposition:  Cleared.

LIQUOR VIOLATION  Sep 07, 2008-Sunday at 00:32
Location : PARKING LOT #47  080481
Summary:  Upon arrival four students were observed loading bags and backpacks with assorted alcoholic beveages.  One subject of age stated he purchased the liquor for numerous peopl.  Disposition:  Referred to JA.

ACCIDENTAL INJURY  Sep 06, 2008-Saturday at 22:32
Location : SOUTH 40  080482
Summary :  Accidental injury.  Disposition:  Cleared.

PROPERTY DAMAGE  Sep 08, 2008-Monday at 11:58
Location : PARKING LOT #27  080483
Summary:   A Facilities employee found a small graffiti mesage on the Snow Way garage elevator just above the control panel.  It should be noted that a similar message has appeared on this elevator and surrounding areas frequently over the last week.  Facilities to remove message.  Disposition:  Pending
 
FRAUD  Sep 08, 2008-Monday at 13:11
Location : LOUDERMAN HALL (G135)  080484
Summary:  Employee reported credit card fraud/theft on her WU credit card.  Disposition:  Under investigation.

LOST/STOLEN PROPERTY Sep 08, 2008-Monday at 15:13
Location : LAB SCIENCES BLDG (G254)  080485
Summary:  Student reported using his wallet this morning at the D.U.C., at approximately 0900 hours and placing his wallet in his pants pocket.  The student then went to class in the Lab Science building until approximately 1100 hours.  While leaving class he noticed his wallet was missing.  Disposition:  Pending
 
DAMAGED PROPERTY  Sep 08, 2008-Monday at 15:41
Location : PARKING LOT #2  080486
Summary:  Student was passing by a SUV in Lot #2 and noticed the rear passenger side window had been struck with an unknown object causing it to shatter.  Disposition:  Pending

ACCIDENTAL INJURY  Sep 09, 2008-Tuesday at 22:55
Location : SOUTH 40  080487
Summary :  Accidental injury.  Disposition:  Cleared.

ACCIDENTAL INJURY  Sep 09, 2008-Tuesday at 23:12
Location : SOUTH 40  080488
Summary :  Accidental injury.  Disposition:  Cleared.

LARCENY  Sep 10, 2008-Wednesday at 08:19
Location : ANHEUSER BUSCH HALL OF LAW (B250)  080489
Summary:  BSI superintendent had his laptop computer bag taken out of his unlocked truck on Snow Way Drive just west of Throop Drive.  The computer bag had a laptop computer and two digital cameras.  Total loss value of $2451.  Disposition:  Pending

ACCIDENTAL INJURY  Sep 10, 2008-Wednesday at 10:30
Location : SOUTH 40  080490
Summary :  Accidental injury.  Disposition:  Cleared.

LARCENY  Sep 10, 2008-Wednesday at 13:02
Location : SEIGLE SOCIAL SCIENCE (B228)  080491
Summary:  An electrician for Aschinger Electric Co.  reports the theft of three spools of # 12 wire from a cart on the SE corner of the parking lot on the West side of Siegle.  TOC between 1200 and 1225.  Disposition:  Pending

LARCENY  Sep 10, 2008-Wednesday at 14:06
Location : WOHL CENTER (R171)  080492
Summary:  Facilities reported the theft of a cordless 14.4 volt Dewalt drill and charger in case between 9/8 1430 and 9/9 1300.  Value 100.  Disposition:  Pending
 
AUTO ACCIDENT   Sep 10, 2008-Wednesday at 17:48
Location : DANFORTH UNIVERSITY CENTER COMPLEX (O226)  080493
Summary: A maintenance employee struck a three foot cement wall behind the D.U.C. with a maintenance vehicle.  Disposition:  Cleared.
 
SUSPICIOUS PERSON  Sep 10, 2008-Wednesday at 22:00
Location : PARK HOUSE DORM (R176)  080494
Summary:  Complainant reported that an unknown black male followed her from the Olin library area to the dorm area asking her personal questions and complimenting her.  Reporting party stated that the subject walked east toward the church parking lot after she refused to let him come to her room.  Disposition:  Under investigation.
 
LARCENY  Sep 10, 2008-Wednesday at 23:14
Location : MILLBROOK GARAGE (B127)  080495
Summary:  Knight Center guest reports a travel bag was stolen from his unlocked vehicle.  TOC 9/9 2200 - 9/10 0800 Value $641.  Disposition:  Pending.

LARCENY  Sep 11, 2008-Thursday at 10:17
Location : AC  080496
Summary:  Workers report the theft of a drill and cable from the Athletic Center  TOC 9/9 1530 - 9/11 0630 Value $300.  Disposition:  Cleared by arrest.

CHEMICAL SPILL OR ACCIDENT  Sep 12, 2008-Friday at 15:12
Location : EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCE (G204)  080497
Summary:  Two students broke a 2 liter bottle of hydrochloric acid in a lab.  The building was evacuated.  Clayton Fire/Ambulance responded.  Environmental Heath and Safety responded for clean up.  Disposition:  Cleared.

LARCENY  Sep 14, 2008-Sunday at 17:32
Location : LIEN RESIDENCE HALL (R322)  080498
Summary:  A student left his wallet unattended on his desk in his room with the door propped open.  Upon his return after approximately an hour and a half he found money missing.  Value $40  Disposition:  Pending.

DAMAGED PROPERTY  Sep 14, 2008-Sunday at 08:00
Location : LOOP LOFTS  080499
Summary:  Property damaged by the downpour.  Disposition:  Cleared.

LOST ARTICLE  Sep 15, 2008-Monday at 14:20
Location : SIMON HALL (B124)  080500
Summary:   Student called to report a lost phone.  Disposition:  Located/unfounded.

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY  Sep 16, 2008-Tuesday at 11:28
Location : LEE DORM ( R162)  080501
Summary:  A student stated that between 9-11-08 and 9-16-08 some unknown person or persons burned two holes in her Huffy bike seat, apparently with a cigarette,  while it was parked in the bike rack  located on the southwest corner of Lee Dorm.  Disposition:  Pending.

Report 080502 Drawn in error.

LARCENY  Sep 16, 2008-Tuesday at 16:10
Location : GOLDFARB HALL OF SOCIAL WORK (Y251)  080503
Summary:  An employee of Goldfarb reported that his laptop was stolen out of his unlocked office sometime in the past two months.  Disposition:  Pending
 
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS  Sep 16, 2008-Tuesday at 15:36
Location : UNDESIGNATED AREA OFF CAMPUS  080504
Summary:   WU student ID found in stolen vehicle recovered by St. Louis City PD on 09-15-2008.  One juvenile suspect identified / In custody. Investigation continuing.

FRAUD  Sep 16, 2008-Tuesday at 14:55
Location : WHITTAKER BIO-MEDICAL  (Y202)  080505
Summary:  Complainant reported that person(s) unknown was attempting to  use his name and school address to get a credit card.  Disposition:  Under investigation.

LOST ARTICLE  Sep 17, 2008-Wednesday at 10:37
Location : MCDONNELL HALL (O247)  080506
Summary:   Staff member reported losing their Brazilian passport somewhere on campus on Tuesday, September 9.  Disposition:  Pending
 
ACCIDENTAL INJURY Sep 17, 2008-Wednesday at 16:36
Location : SOUTH 40  080507
Summary :  Accidental injury.  Disposition:  Cleared.

DISTURBANCE  Sep 18, 2008-Thursday at 00:25
Location : UNDESIGNATED AREA OFF CAMPUS  080508
Summary:  Disturbance occurred on bus transporting students to campus after an event.  Disposition:  Cleared by arrest.

ASSAULT  Sep 18, 2008-Thursday at 01:58
Location : BEARS DEN (R171)  080509
Summary: Argument esculated into an assault.  Disposition:  Cleared by arrest.

INFORMATIONAL  Sep 18, 2008-Thursday at 10:36
Location : WEST CAMPUS 080510
Summary: Unknown person(s) have been taking food items over the last three months.  Disposition:  Pending
 
INFORMATIONAL  Sep 18, 2008-Thursday at 19:28
Location :     MALLINCKRODT CENTER 080511
Summary: License plate seized for Department of Revenue.  Disposition:  Cleared.

AUTO ACCIDENT  Sep 20, 2008-Saturday at 00:51
Location : SNOWWAY GARAGE (P224)  080512
Summary:  Witness observed and reported a black SUV strike a parked vehicle and leave the scene.  Dispositiona:  Under investigation. 

BURGLARY  Sep 20, 2008-Saturday at 10:58
Location : HURD DORM (R165)  080513
Summary :  Complainant reports the theft of laptop computers from the common area of their room.  TOC 9/19 2300 - 9/20 0400.  Value 2200.  Disposition:  Arrest made, one laptop recovered.

PROPERTY DAMAGE  Sep 21, 2008-Sunday at 03:20
 Location : PARKING LOT #54  080514
Summary:  White Dodge Charger Station Wagon with IL plates ran over a Clayco Construction sign & fled from officers.  Disposition:  Pending

LARCENY  Sep 21, 2008-Sunday at 11:21
Location : GIVENS HALL (Y131)  080515
Summary:  Student left unsecured laptop in an open area overnight and found it missing the next morning.  Value 800.  Disposition:  Pending

SICK CASE  Sep 21, 2008-Sunday at 12:24
Location : SOUTH 40  080516
Summary :  Sick case.  Disposition:  Cleared

ACCIDENTAL INJURY  Sep 21, 2008-Sunday at 12:41
Location : SOUTH 40  080517
Summary :  Accidental injury.  Disposition:  Cleared.

LARCENY  Sep 21, 2008-Sunday at 15:07
Location : WHITTAKER BIO-MEDICAL  (Y202)  080518
Summary:  Student reports she parked her bike at the bike racks on the West side at Whittaker Hall on 09-18-08, at approximately noon and found it missing on 09-21-08, at approximately 1400 hours.  Value $400  Disposition: Pending.

LARCENY  Sep 21, 2008-Sunday at 23:55
Location : OLIN LIBRARY (Y141)  080519
Summary:  Unattended IPOD "Touch" valued at $500 stolen from 2nd floor of Olin Library on 9-21-08 between 2313 and 2323 hours..  Disposition:  Pending.

LARCENY  Sep 23, 2008-Tuesday at 20:41
Location : UNKNOWN  080520
Summary:  Student lost her purse in an unknown location at unknown time and later found person(s) unknown had made charges on her debit account.  Disposition:  Pending

LOST ARTICLE  Sep 23, 2008-Tuesday at 21:00
Location : OLIN LIBRARY (Y141)  080521
Summary:  The victim, a student, stated that she left her wallet at Whispers and upon her return discovered that unknown person(s) possibly stole her property.  Loss 30.00  Disposition:  Pending.

LARCENY   Sep 25, 2008-Thursday at 13:02
Location :  Village House SG#3 (P326)  080522
Summary:  Residential life reports that someone removed the wall-mounted TV monitor from the SE corner of the Village House dining area.
Occurred between 8pm, 9-24-08 and 10am 9-25-08.  Disposition:  Pending

SICK CASE  Sep 25, 2008-Thursday at 15:37
Location : South 40  080523
Summary :  Sick case.  Disposition:  Cleared

LARCENY   Sep 26, 2008-Friday at 11:53
Location :  ANHEUSER BUSCH HALL OF LAW (B250)  080524
Summary:  Wallet containing credit cards and ID'w reported missing.  Disposition:  Pending
 
ACCCIDENTAL INJURY  Sep 26, 2008-Friday at 21:41
Location :  South 40 080527
Summary :  Accidental injury.  Disposition:  Cleared

LARCENY   Sep 27, 2008-Saturday at 17:26
Location :  GIVENS HALL (Y131)  080528
Summary:  A student reports the theft of his red Motobecane road bike.  Occurred between 0800 9-26-08 and 1000 9-27-08.  Bike had been secured with a cable lock; victim does not have serial number.   Valued by victim at 450.00.  Disposition:  Cleared
 
AUTO ACCIDENT Sep 28, 2008-Sunday at 22:09
Location : POLICE DEPARTMENT (R170)  080529
Summary:  Delayed leaving the scene accident occurred in snowway garage.  Disposition:  Pending.

JUDICIAL VIOLATION  Sep 29, 2008-Monday at 16:36
Location :  ATHLETIC COMPLEX (B123)  080530
Summary:  Students who completed a tour of the debate site took numerous souveniors (Large WU sign, numerous directional signs, and  WU styrofoam seat cushions).  All property recovered.  Disposition: Referred to JA.

SICK CASE  Sep 29, 2008-Monday at 20:55
Location :  BEAUMONT DORM (R163)  080531
Summary:  Sick case.  Disposition:  Cleared

AUTO ACCIDENT  Sep 30, 2008-Tuesday at 01:36
Location : SNOWWAY GARAGE (P224)  080532
Summary :  Vehicle accident.  Disposition:  Cleared.

LARCENY  Sep 30, 2008-Tuesday at 11:00
Location : PARKING LOT #20  080533
Summary:  An Aramark employee advised that her license plate validation stickers were taken from her Green 1999 Honda Civic, parked on the South side of Simon hall.  Occurred between 0800 9-29-08 and 1700 9-29-08.  Disposition:  Pending.

ACCIDENTAL INJURY  Oct 01, 2008-Wednesday at 00:36
Location : SOUTH 40  080534
Summary :  Accidental injury.  Disposition:  Cleared.

LARCENY  Oct 01, 2008-Wednesday at 21:56
Location : OLIN LIBRARY (Y141)  080535
Summary :  Complainant reported his bicycle stolen from Olin on 10/1 between 10/1 1500-2136.  Disposition:  Pending

ACCIDENTAL INJURY  Oct 01, 2008-Wednesday at 23:19
Location : SOUTH 40  080536
Summary:  Accidental injury.  Disposition:  Cleared.