Campus Security & Public Safety

July 10

A student reported the front tire of her bicycle stolen from Kennedy Apartments.   She reported the bicycle frame was secured with a U-lock, which was not taken.

July 6

A student reported his bicycle stolen in the 1000 Block of N. Dakota.  He reported he secured his bicycle with a U-lock which was also reported taken.

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July 3

A student reported a bicycle stolen from Kennedy Apartments.   She reported the bicycle was secured with a cable lock, which was cut.

June 30

A student reported a bicycle stolen from her residence in the 900 Block of E Sinto.   She reported the bicycle was secured with a U-lock through the rear tire.  The U-lock was left intact with the rear tire.

June 27

A student reported a burglary at his residence in the 400 Block of E Augusta.  The student reported his checkbook, passport, and bracelet taken.  Entry was gained by breaking a small pane of glass in the rear door and unlocking the deadbolt to the door.  

June 26

Spokane Police and GU security responded 1000 block of E Sinto for a burglary.  The student reported three laptops, three IPods’, and one IPad removed from the residence.  The student reported he was in his room at the time of the theft, heard noises downstairs believing it was his fellow roommates.  The student realized it was not when the thief attempted to enter the student’s room.  The thief immediately ran from the residence.  The thief is described as a white male, approximately 6’0” with a medium build and short hair.  The thief was seen wearing dark clothing and carrying a dark colored backpack.  The student also reported the back door was frequently unlocked. 

Here are some easy steps you can take to help protect your property: 

*         Lock your doors and windows. Keep curtains & blinds closed.

*         Make sure all of your exterior lights are working.

*         Report all crimes immediately. 911.

*         Report suspicious persons and activities immediately. 911.

This individual is a person of interest in regards to  solicitation at the Law Center.  If you happen to see him, GU Security would like to talk to him.  Please call 313-2222.

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 15

A former student reported the theft of a GPS, Digital Camera and some clothing from his vehicle while parked in the 100 block of E. Nora.  A window was broken to gain access.

June 14

A staff member reported a suspicious person in the area of Goller Residence Hall around 9:30 pm.  She reported the person appeared to be looking around the patio area.   The staff member described the person as a Hispanic male, early to mid thirties, 5’9” and approximately 160 pounds.

June 14

A staff member reported the theft of a wallet from her unlocked office at McCarthey Athletic Center. 

 June 14

A non-GU affiliated person reported a burglary in the 400 block of Sinto.  The reporting person stated a handbag taken from the residence while she was in the backyard.  The front door to the residence was unlocked and may have been open.

June 13

A staff member reported his 2000 Honda Accord being broken into in the 400 block of E. Sharp. Entry gained by breaking a window. No items reported missing from the vehicle.

June 13

A student reported his wallet was taken from a sidewalk in the 700 block of E. Mission.  The student stated he placed his wallet on the sidewalk and left it unattended for a few minutes and upon his return, the wallet was gone.

 June 13

A staff member reported the theft of a wallet from her handbag left unattended in the gym of the Martin Center.

June 10

A staff member reported her Honda CRV parked near Dussault was broken into.  The staff member reported music CD’s and a flashlight were taken from the vehicle.  There were no signs of forced entry, but the vehicle may have been unlocked.

June 10

A visitor reported her Dodge Grand Caravan parked near Dussault was broken into.  The staff member reported $456.00 in cash taken from the vehicle.  There were no signs of forced entry.

June 10

A staff member reported his Ford Mustang parked near Dussault was broken into.  The staff member reported his IPod adapter taken.  Entry was gained by cutting through the canvas top of the vehicle.

June 10

A staff member reported his Chevy Corsica parked near Dussault was broken into.  The staff member stated a gym bag containing clothing was taken.  Entry was gained through a previously broken window.

June 9

A student reported his bicycle was taken from the bike rack at Jepson.  The student reported he had secured the bicycle with a cable lock—which was cut. 

June 9

A staff member reported his Toyota Tacoma parked in the 1100 block of N. Astor was broken into.  The staff member reported a Pendleton blanket was taken from the bed area of the truck.  The blanket has since been recovered and returned to the staff member.

June 6

A student reported a bicycle theft from the Welch Hall bike rack.  The student stated he had secured the bicycle with a cable lock, which he found cut and lying on the ground.

June 5

A staff member reported a golf cart theft from the McCarthey Athletic Center.  The cart was left unsecured in the loading dock area at the time of the theft.  The cart was subsequently recovered and returned.

June 4

A staff member reported a bicycle theft from the bike rack located between Jepson and Jundt.  The staff member stated she secured the bike with a cable lock—which was cut.

June 3

A staff member reported his 10-speed bicycle was taken from the 400 block of E. Sharp.  The staff member secured the bicycle to a bike rack with a cable lock—which was cut.    

May 30

A student reported the theft of the front tire and seat of her bicycle from the bike rack near Corkery Residence Hall.  The frame of the bicycle was secured with a U-lock and was not cut.

This individual is a person of interest in suspected thefts in various locations on campus.  If you happen to see him, GU Security would like to talk to him.  Please call 313-2222.

Gonzaga community members are reminded:

•  Lock offices when unattended.
• Do not leave purses and other valuable items unattended – even for just a few minutes.
• Report suspicious persons immediately to Campus Security (313-2222).

Gonzaga Security received a report of a male acting suspicious outside a residence in the 400 block of East Augusta at 12:22 AM on May 26.   The subject was described as a white male 30-40 years of age with brown hair wearing black sweats and a black hoody.   The residents called Security and Spokane Police to report the incident.  A search of the area was unable to locate the subject.

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.

The Logan neighborhood is relatively safe but as with any neighborhood, crimes do occur.   Caution should always be exercised when walking through the neighborhood, particularly after dark.  If you are out after dark, it is always safest to travel in groups, the larger the better.  As often as possible, you should have at least one cell phone within the group.  It is recommended that you program the number for Gonzaga Security (509-313-2222) in your cell phone for emergency use.  Should you find yourself in a position where you believe your safety to be questionable or compromised, there are several options. 

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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.

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.

Pedestrian Safety is a responsibility of both the pedestrians, and the drivers, who travel on and near the Gonzaga University Campus. Here are some common sense safety practices we can all follow to keep our community members safe:

Safety tips for PEDESTRIANS:

Be safe and be seen: make yourself visible to drivers

• Wear bright/light colored clothing and reflective materials.
• Carry a flashlight when walking at night.
• Cross in a well-lit area at night.
• Stand clear of buses, hedges, parked cars or other obstacles before crossing so drivers can see you. Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome Freshman Students & Parents! To help make your move to GU a little easier, here are some recommendations for best accessing your residence hall:

DeSmet/Welch:

From Hamilton:  If south bound, turn right onto Desmet.  If driving north bound, turn left onto Desmet.  Continue towards campus and stop at the temporary stop sign which will be manned by Security Personnel.  Tell the Officer either “DeSmet” or “Welch” and you will be instructed to continue west bound to the next controlled check point.  After stopping again, that Officer will direct you to your desired destination. 

From south bound Cincinnati:  Stop at the temporary stop sign and tell the Security Officer which dorm you need.  You will then be directed to turn right onto Desmet and proceed to the next controlled street closure.  After stopping again, that Officer will direct you to your desired destination. 

Madonna/Catherine-Monica:

From Hamilton:  If south bound, turn right onto Desmet.  If driving north bound, turn left onto Desmet.  Continue towards campus and stop and the temporary stop sign that will be positioned in the center of the roadway.  A Staff member will approach you and ask which Dorm building you desire.  After advising either Madonna or Catherine/Monica, you will be instructed to turn left onto Cincinnati and proceed until met by another staff member who will then assist you to the proper unloading areas.

From south bound Cincinnati:  Stop at the temporary stop sign and tell the assigned Officer which Dorm, (Madonna or Catherine/Monica), you desire.  They will direct you to continue, after a slight jog in the roadway, on Cincinnati until met by another staff member who will then assist you to the proper unloading areas.

Coughlin Hall:

From south bound Hamilton:  Drive past the University to Spokane Falls Blvd and turn right.  Proceed one block to Cincinnati and turn right again, (Patterson Baseball Complex will be on the corner).  Continue up Cincinnati until met by a Security Staff Member.  After advising him that you are assigned to Coughlin Hall, you will be instructed to turn right into the Coughlin Hall Parking Lot to unload. 

If for some chance you enter Cincinnati from the north, (at Desmet), immediately advise the staff member that you need to get to Coughlin Hall and you will be allowed, traffic permitting, to continue south bound on Cincinnati.  Once you reach Coughlin Hall, advise the Security Staff Member at that location, that you are assigned there and need to unload.  You will then be allowed to make a right turn into the parking/unloading area.

 Please Note:  To expedite the move-in process on campus, Cincinnati Street from Desmet to Lower Kennedy Road will be restricted to southbound “one-way” traffic only.  To alleviate being “stuck” in traffic from the other dorms, it is advisable for Coughlin residents only, to access the area by utilizing the southern most portion of Cincinnati from Spokane Falls Blvd.  That portion of the road will remain open throughout the day, to normal north and south bound vehicle travel.

A map of campus is available here: http://www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/Campus-Public-Safety-and-Security/files/CampusParking2009.pdf

August 10th

1:34 AM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a GU owned apartment building in reference to a medical incident.

12:20 PM

GU Security responded to the 200 block of E Sinto in reference to the report of a stolen bike.  A GU student cable-locked her bike to her patio on 080910 at 10:00 PM and found the bike and lock missing on 081010 at 9:00 AM.

12:20 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Police Department responded to the 200 block of E Sinto in reference to a GU student finding the door to her residence wide open.  The student stated that the door had been secured when she left on 081010 at 9:15 AM and found it standing open later at 12:15 PM.  Nobody was found inside and nothing appeared to be missing.

August 7th

7:45 AM

A GU student reported finding her own stolen 1997 Subaru Outback in an alley near her residence in the 900 block of E Sinto.  The vehicle had been stolen from her residence between 080610 at 3:30 PM and 080710 at 7:15 AM.

August 9th

1:10 AM

GU Security and the Spokane Police Department responded to a GU student’s residence in the 1300 block of N Superior in reference to a suspicious person.  The student saw a man in her yard and when she called out to him and asked who he was, he started walking toward her window.  The unknown male left prior to Security and Law Enforcement showing up.

August 2nd

12:44 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Police Department responded to the area of the Centennial Trail and the Kardon Bridge in reference to a recovered stolen John Deere Gator from the Patterson Field storage area.  It is unknown when the Gator was taken.

August 3rd

11:01 AM

GU Security responded to the Foley library in reference to an attempted bike theft that had occurred at the bike rack in front of the building.  The bike’s owner saw a white male with a full face motorcycle helmet on attempting to cut the cable lock off of the bike.  The owner chased the man toward the south side of the building but lost him.

August 5th

10:53 AM

GU Security responded to the Law School parking lot in reference to a baseball that had hit the windshield of a 2006 Mitsubishi.

1:52 PM

GU Security received a report of malicious mischief from a Law School student.  The student stated that sometime between 9:00 AM and 1:50 PM, unknown person(s) “keyed” the shape of a “V” on the hood of his 2003 Honda.  This is the second time his car has been vandalised.

July 2nd

10:09 AM

GU Security took a report of found property from Custodial staff who had found some items in the PACCAR plaza area. 

July 5th

12:40 PM

GU Security took a bike theft report from a GU student who locked their bike to the rack at Kennedy hall with a chain lock.  The theft occurred between 070210 at 4:00 PM and 070510 at 12:40 PM.

July 7th

8:30 AM

A GU staff member reported the theft of her leather gloves, sweatshirt and cigarettes from her vehicle while it was parked in the Dussault parking lot on 070710 between 3:15 AM and 8:20 AM. 

1:47 PM

GU Security responded to the grassy area outside of a GU owned Resident Hall in reference to an intoxicated non-student.  The subject agreed to leave without incident.

July 8th

12:10 PM

A GU Staff member reported that they were in a non-injury accident while parking a  GU owned vehicle. 

2:49 PM

GU Security responded to College Hall in reference to a staff member finding a debit card in one of the bathrooms.

3:55 PM

A GU Staff member reported to GU Security that unknown person(s) entered his 1992 Toyota Corolla through the driver’s side door window and took some sunglasses, vehicle paperwork, Blue tooth headset and his garage door opener.  The vehicle was parked in the Martin Centre parking lot.  The incident happened on 070810 between 8:00 AM and 3:50 PM.

6:44 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 500 block of East Sharp in reference to a fire alarm.  A GU student was boiling water when it over flowed onto the  burner setting off the fire alarm.

11:42 PM

A GU student reported to GU Security that someone had thrown a vodka bottle through the back window of her vehicle while it was parked in the 400 block of East Augusta on 070810 11:30 PM.  The person was intoxicated and ran from the area but the student was able to ascertain the person’s name from witnesses.

July 9th

8:44 AM

GU Security responded to the area of the Boone/Hamilton lot in reference to a medical incident.

4:26 PM

A GU student reported that unknown person(s) had taken some speakers and amplifiers our of her car sometime between 070810 at 7:00 PM and 070910 at 4:26 PM.  The student stated that her vehicle doors were locked prior to the incident.

8:57 PM

GU Security was advised by a non-student that her 1990 Honda Accord was stolen out of the Martin Centre parking lot on 070910 sometime between 8:15 AM and 6:30 PM.

9:25 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a GU owned Resident Hall in reference to a fire alarm.  Some campers burned some popcorn in the microwave.