Attempted strongarm robbery reported near Jepson last night
A student reported to Gonzaga Security he was traveling alone and on foot around 11:45 PM last night in the area of Lake Arthur and Jundt Museum. The Student reported a black male, 5’7″, 170 pounds with a thinly shaved beard riding a bicycle approached him, repeatedly asking for money. The student continued walking always telling the person no. The student stated as he approached Jepson, the person blocked his path with the bike, threatened violence, and again asked the student for money. The student was able to get away and contact GU security by utilizing the blue light phone located at St. Al’s. The person fled the area but within minutes was detained by Spokane Police Department, identified, trespassed from campus, and released when the student declined to pursue charges. The student was not injured. The subject did not use, or have on his person, any type of weapon.
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.