Campus Security & Public Safety

A Gonzaga student reported today that at about 2:00 AM this morning (January 28) while walking alone in the 700 block of East Sinto, a light blue older sedan came to a stop near her. There were two males in the vehicle, both of college age. The passenger, wearing a blue sweatshirt and sweats, exited the vehicle and asked if she needed a ride home. When she declined, the subject grabbed her arm in what she believed was an attempt to pull her toward the vehicle. She yelled loudly, wrenched her arm free, and ran to a nearby residence where a friend lived.

After about 20 minutes, she continued walking home alone. She reported that she was not injured. The student did not contact the Spokane Police Department (SPD) or GU Security at the time of the incident.  

Gonzaga community members are reminded of the following safety tips: 

• If you have to walk, do so in groups especially after dark. Try to use well-lit, busy routes. Be aware of your surroundings.
• Utilize Saferide if you need a ride back to your residence from an off-campus location: call 568-8000.
• Utilize Security escorts to travel across campus: 313-2222.
• Report suspicious persons or circumstances immediately to GU Security (313-2222) or SPD (911).
• Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 313-2222.

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