Campus Security & Public Safety

This person was observed checking several bike racks on the west campus and was uncooperative when contacted. If you see him on campus, please contact campus security at 313-2222.

Found a great new website that has some good common sense safety tips for both walking and biking, and also the laws regarding crosswalks, bike helmets, etc. Check out StickmanKnows.org: http://www.stickmanknows.org/

Two female visitors to GU reported that around 10:40 PM yesterday evening (June 21), while walking in the area 1100 block of Standard near DeSmet Circle, a silver in color sedan stopped near them. There were three males in the vehicle, described as late twenties/early thirties, all with “scruffy” facial hair. The passenger asked the two if they wanted to “go for a ride”.  The two immediately went to a group of people in vicinity of the incident without making contact with the vehicle and reported the incident to a staff member.  They reported seeing the vehicle a few moments later on Dakota adjacent to Welch Residence hall and then slowly driveway towards Hamilton.

GU Security responded and checked the area for the vehicle, which could not be located.   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 Security escorts to travel across campus: 313-2222.
• Once you are in safe place, report suspicious persons or circumstances immediately to GU Security (313-2222) or SPD (911).

June 22

A student reported seeing a person outside her bedroom window waving their hands and shining a flashlight.  GU Security responded, checked the area, and was unable to locate anyone. 

June 21

A staff member reported the theft of a student’s laptop computer from Law Library.   The student left her study area for few minutes and upon her return, the laptop was gone.  

June 19

A student reported An I-pod, CD player, subwoofer and amp were taken from her 1998 Chevrolet in the 300 block of E Mission.  . There was no sign of forced entry.

June 18

A student reported damage to his 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle parked in the 700 block of E Sinto. A student reported the theft of his bicycle from racks near College Hall.  The student reported he returned from a trip and discovered the bicycle missing.  He had secured the bicycle with a U-lock, which was still intact and connected to the rack 

A student reported the theft of her bicycle from the 1300 block of North Superior.  The student stated the bicycle was secured to a railing with a cable type lock, which was cut.

June 16

A non-student reported her 2007 Honda had been broken into in the 300 block of E. Boone.  Entry was gained by breaking the driver side window.  At the time of the report, nothing was reporting missing.

Power restored!

Latest prediction is about 2-3 hours more for power restoral. Cog/Marketplace will remain open. Foley will decide at dark whether they have enough lighting to stay open safely. Crosby has closed. Power is on east of Hamilton and West of Division.

A power outage is currently effecting the Gonzaga campus. As of 5:25 PM, most residence halls are without normal power. Marian Hall appears to be the exception. The Cog is open for dinner. Foley Library is open until dark. Crosby is still open at this time. We’ve heard that power could be out 3-4 more hours.

April 25

A Kennedy resident reported his  black & grey Specialized “Hard Rock” bike stolen from outside of Duff’s. A U-bolt lock had been cut.

Spokane Police Officers arrested Sean A. Blair after he sold stolen property on Craig’s List.  Local colleges have constantly been the victims of thefts of technical equipment, schoolbooks, backpacks and purses.  Within the last week, Spokane Community College has had at least 3 Mitsubishi projectors stolen.  SCC employees found their stolen property for sale on Craig’s List and contacted SPD Neighborhood Recourse Officer Strassenberg.  The Patrol Anti Crime Team assisted with the investigation and arrested Blair for 1^st degree trafficking in stolen property and 2^nd degree possession of stolen property after he sold one of those stolen projectors through Craig’s List.

 We believe that Blair may have sold other stolen property to unknowing victims using Craig’s List.  We are asking for help identifying similar cases and are still looking to locate missing Mitsubishi XD model projectors that are white in color.  Blair has also been identified as a suspect in computer thefts from several local hospitals and schools.   Blair has used the name of “Alex” and claims to own “Alexander’s Financial” during his Internet sales to look and sound legitimate.  Blair is 6’1 and 160 pounds with short brown hair and may be associated with a silver colored 4 door Volkswagon We have given the Media a photograph of Blair to assist with recovering stolen property.  If anyone has purchased these kinds of items or equipment from Blair, they are asked to call Crime Check at 456-2233. 

KHQ News Story: 

http://www.khq.com/category/195686/video-landing-page?clipId=5783976&topVideoCatNo=73331&autoStart=true

Note: Blair is believed to be the “Person of Interest” in the blog post from February 2nd. Blair was  seen as he entered Foley Library on February 8, and was contacted and trespassed from Gonzaga University. Campus Security is working with Spokane Police on possible theft charges.

Students reported a burglary to their off-campus residence in the 1000 block of East Mission this morning at 3:30 AM. One of the students observed the subjects, a white male and an African-American male both 20-25 years old, in the residence and called Spokane Police and Gonzaga Security. The subjects left with several electronics items. Access had been gained through an unlocked back door. Spokane Police are investigating.

April 12

A student reported her white 1998 Honda Civic EX 2D missing from the north end of the College Hall parking lot.

April 8

A student reported his green 1998 Honda Civic missing from the Coughlin Hall west exterior parking lot.

April 6

A staff member reported the theft of a 20″ iMac aluminum frame computer from Herak.

Campus Public Safety and Security is looking for a federal work study student for the summer. Job duties will include computer and organizational skills. Like to talk? Good telephone courtesy skills a must. Pleasant working conditions! Paying $9.00 an hour. Contact Rae Anna Victor 313-2222.

Two 1998 Hondas were reported stolen last week, one on-campus and one off-campus. This likely means that somebody has a “shaved” key”, which is frequently used on mid and late-90 Hondas. The car thief is hard to catch, because they can quickly enter and start the car without drawing attention. If you own one of these Hondas, seriously consider investing $30 in a steering wheel lock.

Party house done partying – The Gonzaga Bulletin.

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Campus Public Safety & Security believes this individual, featured in earlier blog posts,  may have been on campus earlier today. If you see him, call Security at 509-313-2222.

While incidents like yesterday’s subject with a knife are rare on campus, we need to keep in mind that Gonzaga is an open campus. Even with security patrols, cameras, and great support from the Spokane Police Department, crimes can and do happen occasionally. Campo encourages everyone to take a few minutes to think about what you should do if confronted with an individual with a weapon. A good place to start is our “Active Shooter” webpage, which includes a link to a video with some great guidance for surviving an encounter with a person with a weapon.

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Late this afternoon, an alert Gonzaga security officer observed a subject walking in a field near Jepson Center displaying a large knife. After the subject refused to drop the knife, the officer disarmed him and placed him in restraints. Neither the officer or the subject, who was not affiliated with the University,  were injured. The subject was taken into custody by Spokane Police. The subject appeared to have been randomly traversing campus.

Gonzaga Security received a report of a male subject masturbating outside a residence in the 500 block of East Indiana at 12:40 AM on March 31. The subject was highlighting his lewd act with a flashlight. Security was unable to locate the subject. No further description was available.

Campo received a report of similar behavior on March 29. Spokane Police are investigating.