Campus Security & Public Safety

February 1

A student reported her laptop missing from a desk at Foley Library. She had left for 90 minutes to attend a class, and when she returned, it was gone. A person of interest was identified and a report filed with Spokane Police.

A student reported the theft of his laptop from his unlocked apartment at Kennedy Apartments.

January 30

A student living in the 1800 block of North Addison reported that a tall, heavyset African American female came to her door and asked for money for a sick child. After giving her some money, the female left in a vehicle.

January 28

A student was struck by a vehicle while crossing Hamilton at Desmet and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The theft of a computer from a classroom at Jepson was reported. A report was filed with Spokane Police, and a subject identified as a “person of interest”.

January 23

A staff member reported that a credit card was removed from her wallet in an unsecured office area at McCarthey Arena. The card was subsequently used to purchase items at downtown businesses. Spokane Police are investigating.

January 20

A student reported her vehicle was broken into while parked in the alley south of the 400 block of East Sharp. Nothing was found missing.

This subject is a person of interest in thefts of computer equipment at Jepson and Foley. If you know who this is, or happen to see him on campus, GU Security would like to talk to him. Please call 313-2222.

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.

Join Campo during the first stop of their 2011 Public Safety & Security ZagTour! Campo will be out and about at different locations during the semester, talking about crime, safety, and security issues important to our Gonzaga community members. Our first stop is Coughlin Hall next Tuesday, February 1^st 8:00 PM. We’ll be showing the video “Shots Fired on Campus”. The 20 minute video, filmed at Gonzaga and Eastern Washington University, details the basic steps you should take if confronted with a person with a weapon on campus. Afterwards, we’ll answer your questions on this topic and any others you might have for us.  Pizza while it lasts, and door prizes!

If you can’t make it to Coughlin, join us on the next stop on our tour at Crosby Student Center (downstairs) on Wednesday, February 16 at 11:30 AM. Our topic will be neighborhood issues and safe off-campus living.

Students, staff, and faculty with a ZagWeb account can go to http://www.gonzaga.edu/active-shooter and view a 20 minute training video produced by the Center for Personal Protection & Safety. “Shots Fired on Campus” outlines the survival steps you can take when confronted by an active shooter on campus. In fact, much of this nationally-recognized training video was filmed on the Eastern Washington University and Gonzaga campuses. We encourage you to invest just a few minutes to learn the basic steps to take if confronted by an active shooter. 

For additional information, visit Campo’s Active Shooter webpage: http://www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/Campus-Public-Safety-and-Security/Security-and-Safety-Information/ActiveShooter.asp

Shawn Luke Fuller is an 18 year old Level II sex offender convicted of child molestation. He lists an address in the 500 block of East Nora. For additional information and a photo of Fuller, please take this link to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Department OffenderWatch site:  http://www.icrimewatch.net/offenderdetails.php?OfndrID=753102&AgencyID=54488

January 19, 2011

A staff member reported credit cards missing from her purse, which had been left unattended in an unsecured area of Tilford Hall.

January 16, 2011

A student reported that her vehicle was broken into and her stereo removed while parked in the alley behind Marian Hall.

January 15, 2011

A student reported his 1987 Honda missing from the Bishop White Seminary parking lot.

January 14, 2011

A staff member reported that somebody had entered his vehicle and removed a pair of gloves and two utility knives while it was parked between Plant Services and Schoenberg. The staff member reported that he did not lock the vehicle.

A student reported that cash was taken from his residence hall room between January 5 and January 7.

January 12, 2011

A Gonzaga Law student reported hit & run damage to her vehicle while parked in the lot east of the Law School.

December 16

A student reported his Specialized bike missing from the bike rack between Roncalli and Lincoln Halls. It had been secured with a U-Lock.

December 15

A non-student was trespassed from Univeristy property for viewing pornography on a computer in the  College Hall computer lab.

December 14

A student reported her bike missing from the bike rack near River Inn. The student stated her U-Bolt lock was still attached to the rack, but her bike was gone.

December 13

A student reported items taken from her purse while at a party in the 600 block of East Nora.

December 12

A non-student discharged several shots into two vehicles parked in the Coughlin Hall parking garage. He was apprehended by Spokane Police about ten minutes later after a brief foot pursuit. See previous Campo posts.

December 11

A student reported that she was walking near Sharp and Standard at about 2:20 PM when a male subject exposed himself. See previous Campo post.

A visitor to St. Alyuicious church reported her purse missing. She had left it unattended in a foyer area. It was later found in College Hall, minus $75 cash.

December 10

Two Gonzaga students reported that at about 9:45 PM a male subject approached them near Dakota and Sharp and, while displaying a knife, demanded money. When the students refused, the subject spit on them but did not attempt to otherwise physically harm them. Both parties then walked away. See previous Campo post.

December 9

A student reported her bike missing from the bike rack at Madonna. It had been secured with a cable lock.

December 7

A student reported her Trek mountain bike missing from a bike rack at Coughlin Hall. It had been secured with a U-lock.

A student reported his Wii missing from the basement common area of Marian where he had left it unattended.

If you would like your home checked while you are away on break, the Spokane Police Department Senior Volunteers offer this service.Services are provided Monday through Friday for up to 30 days. All doors and windows are physically checked including any out-buildings on your property.

Call the Vacation Home Check Information line at (509)622-5885 if you are interested in having this service provided to you. 

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Early this morning, Gonzaga Security received several reports of what was believed to be gunshots near Coughlin Hall.  Spokane Police responded quickly and placed a subject into custody in the McCarthey Center parking lot. Measures were taken immediately to protect residents of nearby residence halls. No Gonzaga community members were involved or harmed, and there is no on-going threat to the Gonzaga community. The subject was not associated with Gonzaga University. Spokane Police are conducting an investigation into the incident.

A student reported that she was walking near Sharp and Standard this afternoon at about 2:20 PM when a male subject exposed himself. The student left the area and contacted Gonzaga Security. The subject was last seen walking north toward Sinto. He was described as 18-22 years of age, dark-complected, and wearing gray sweatpants and sweatshirt with a hoodie. Security checked the area, but did not locate the subject. The student also reported the incident to Spokane Police.

Two Gonzaga students reported that at about 9:45 PM last night (December 10) a male subject approached them near Dakota and Sharp and, while displaying a knife, demanded money. When the students refused, the subject spit on them but did not attempt to otherwise physically harm them. The subject, and another male who had stood nearby during the incident, then walked away to the south. The students returned to their residence hall, and contacted Gonzaga Security. Two GU-contracted Spokane Police Department patrol units were on duty in the neighborhood at the time of the incident. They searched the area, but did not locate the subjects. The subjects were described as white males in their late 20’s, of average height and build. The subject who had demanded money reportedly had brown hair and a beard.

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. 

December 2

A faculty member reported the theft of an Ipod from an unlocked office.

November 30

A student reported that her vehicle was broken into and a cell phone and $15 change were taken while it was parked overnight in the 300 block of East Nora.

November 28

A student reported that a female non-student, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, had been knocking on the door of their residence in the 900 block of East Sinto and acting aggressively just after midnight. The student promptly called 911 and Spokane Police responded and placed the subject into custody.