Campus Security & Public Safety

Two off-campus residential burglaries and an attempted burglary were reported to GU Security in the past few days.

One burglary occurred in the 300 block of East Nora sometime between midnight and 1:30 AM on July 31st. In this case a laptop and purse were taken. Entry was believed to have been made through an unlocked window while residents and their guests were upstairs.

The other occurred in the 1000 block of East Sinto sometime between midnight and 1:00 AM on July 30^th, while a resident was of the house was sleeping.  A Mac Book and Ipod were taken. There was no sign of forced entry.

The attempted burglary occurred at a GU-owned rental house in the 1000 block of East Boone sometime between 9:00 PM on July 30th and 1:00 AM on July 31^st. In this case it appears that someone attempted to kick in the door of the unoccupied residence causing damage to the frame, but failing to gain entry.

 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.

*         If you encounter a subject in your residence, do not attempt to confront them. Go to a safe place and call 911.

*         Report all crimes immediately. 911.

*         Report suspicious persons and activities immediately. 911.

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.

June 3rd

11:13 AM

GU Security and Spokane Fire responded to the Law School in reference to a medical incident.

June 4th

8:27 PM

GU Security and Spokane Fire responded to the 400 block of East Boone  in reference to a medical incident.

June 6th

9:30 AM

GU Security and Spokane Fire responded to the 800 block of East Sharp in reference to a medical incident.

June 7th

10:21 AM

GU Security responded to the 600 block of East Boone in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving a GU employee.  No injuries were reported.

June 8th

11:43 AM

GU Security responded to the 600 block of East Mission and took a vehicle prowl report.  Sometime between midnight and 7:35 AM this date, unknown person(s) stole a GPS system and a stereo face plate from a reported locked 1998 Honda Accord.

June 10th

2:28 PM

GU Security responded to the 900 block of North Cincinnati in reference to a non-injury motor vehicle accident involving a GU employee.

9:17 PM

GU Security and Spokane Fire responded to the 700 block of East Sharp in reference to a fire alarm.  A GU student attempted to cook a steak but burned it and set off the alarm.

May 13th

12:41 PM

GU Security responded to a GU owned apartment building in reference to found property.

11:10 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 1100 block of N Standard in reference to a couch that was on fire.

May 16th

11:07 AM

GU Security responded to the Wolfe Auditorium in reference to some found property.

May 17th

1:54 PM

GU Security responded to Corkery #B in reference to a bicycle seat being stolen from a bike that was locked and owned by a GU student.  The theft had occurred sometime between 051610 at 6:00 PM and 051710 at 1:30 PM.

May 19th

11:12 AM

GU Security responded to the 500 block of E Augusta in reference to vandalism done to a GU student’s 2001 Saturn.  One of the windows had been broken sometime between 051810 at 11:30 AM and 051910 at 11:00 AM.

March 15^th

2:10 PM

GU Security responded to the white wall and made contact with a non-student was reported to have been soliciting money from students and possibly stole a bike from the rack near the wall.  It was determined the bike belonged to the subject and he was given a warning for trespassing.

7:00 PM

GU Security responded to the parking lot near Patterson Field in reference to property damage.  A Mazda Miata was hit with a foul ball and the back window was completely broken out.

March 16^th

3:00 PM

A GU student  reported that sometime between 10:50 AM and 2:30 PM unknown person(s) forced her passenger side window open on her 1997 Honda Accord while it was parked in the Van Gorp parking lot.  Items taken out of her car included a purse, wallet, credit cards and identification cards. 

March 17^th

9:05 AM

GU Security responded to a GU owned apartment building in reference to a fire alarm.  Steam from the showers set it off.

11:15 AM

GU Security responded to a GU owned building in reference a fire alarm.  It was determined that steam from the boiler room had set it off.

12:30 PM

A GU student  reported that sometime between March 16^th at 10:00 PM and March 17^th at 6:40 AM, unknown person(s) broke the passenger side window to her 1999 Ford Explorer and took her backpack and some books.  The vehicle had been parked at her residence on Boone.

Midnight

6 GU students were walking on the Kardong Bridge when they were approached by 6 non-students who appeared to have been walking from the campus.  The non-students challenged the students to a fight and when they said “no”, the non-students flashed something blue from their neck and assaulted the students.  One of the students believes he was hit in the face with brass knuckles.  All students refused medical attention and Spokane Police were called and responded.

March 18^th

6:55 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 700 block of E Sinto in reference to a fire alarm.  An unknown resident was cooking potatoes and the alarm went off.

March 19^th

1:10 AM

A GU student witnessed a white male in his mid 20’s wearing all black take bold cutters and steal a bike from CM.  Officers checked the area of where he was last seen but was unable to locate the subject.  The owner of the bike is unknown at this time.

12:15 PM

GU Security found a bike in the law school parking lot that was leaning up against a tree.  Upon inspection, the cable lock to the bike had been cut.  The bike was taken to the Security Office for safe keeping.

3:40 PM

GU Security responded to Kennedy in reference a hit and run that occurred sometime between 8:00  on the 18^th and 3:30 PM on the 20^th.  A GU student reported damaged done to the driver side door of his Chrysler Pacifica while it was parked in the area of the northwest corner of the garage.

9:45 PM

SPD warned 2 GU students for pedestrian violation at Boone and Hamilton.

10:15 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a GU resident hall in reference to a fire alarm. 

11:30 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a GU resident hall in reference to a  medical incident.

Midnight

SPD contacted 2 non-students for possible vehicle prowling and warrants near a GU owned apartment building. 

March 20^th

12:10 AM

GU Security responded to the area of Lidgerwood and Sharp in reference to a non-injury accident involving 2 GU students.  

12:15 AM

GU Security responded to a GU resident hall to assist housing staff with a drug violation investigation.

2:25 AM

SPD issued a citation to a  GU student  for MIP and malicious mischief in the 800 block of  east sharp.

6:35 PM

A GU student reported the theft of his bike from the bike rack at DeSmet.  The bike was locked with a Kryptonite U-Lock at 6:30 AM and was found to be gone at 12:30 PM.

9:00 PM

SPD warned GU students at their residence in the 900 block of E Sinto of a large fire in the backyard.  The residents were very cooperative. 

9:45 PM

SPD warned a GU student on a traffic stop in DeSmet Circle for failing to stop.

March 21^st

12:15 AM

SPD responded to GU owned apartments in reference to a fight.  There was no fight, just people being loud.

2:00 AM

SPD saw some students throw a garbage bag out a second story window at a GU resident hall.  GU Security attempted to locate the students.

5:55 PM

A GU Maintenance staff member reported the attempted bike theft from Kennedy apartments.  He watched a white male wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and a backpack take bolt cutters and cut a cable lock off of a bike and attempt to flee the area.  He confronted the male subject and the subject fled the area without the bike.

On 03/02/10, Officer Glenn Bartlett was off duty when a black Nissan Pathfinder pulled in front of him.  He immediately recognized this vehicle as being stolen as he had taken the report earlier in the day while on duty.  Officer Bartlett contacted police dispatch and continued to follow the vehicle to the Shadle Wal-Mart parking lot.  Investigative Sergeant Dan Torok was also off duty and on his way home when he responded to assist while waiting for on duty units to arrive and recover the vehicle.

Officer Erin Raleigh, Officer Frank Erhart and Officer Nick Geren arrived on scene and contacted the occupants of the vehicle.  Officers later placed the driver, Christal N. Helsley, 36, under arrest for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle.

Since February 25th, there has been an increase in stolen vehicle activity in the area of 12th Ave and South Ivory St.  Several vehicles have been stolen from and recovered in a six mile radius of that location, including the Nissan Pathfinder recovered by Officer Bartlett.

Over his last five day work week, which ended yesterday, Officer Bartlett has recovered nine stolen vehicles.  Bartlett’s patrol car is equipped with two cameras and an automatic license-plate recognition system allowing him to scan vehicle license plates and compare it against a nationwide database of stolen vehicles, allowing him to recover stolen cars faster.

While this does give Spokane Police Department another tool to assist them with stolen vehicles, citizens can still take precautions when leaving their vehicles unattended to avoid having their vehicle become a target.

• Secure Your Vehicle – park in a locked garage or well lit area, lock your doors, don’t leave the engine running unattended.
• Sterilize Your Vehicle – avoid leaving anything of value in plain sight inside the vehicle.
• Anti-Theft Devices – clubs, alarm systems

Report the Crime to the Police – Vehicle Prowling or Vehicle Theft

Over the weekend, we received reports of burglaries to two residences in the Logan Neighborhood. In one of the burglaries, access was most likely made through an unsecured door.

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 crimes immediately. 911.

·         Report suspicious persons and activities immediately. 911.

Check out this link to a home security checklist to see what all of us can do to better secure our homes.

Lately, we’ve seen an increase in the number of vehicles being broken into, mostly out in the neighborhood. The common factor in these thefts is the visible presence of “incentives”: cash, CD’s, Ipods, purses, wallets, checkbooks, backpacks, laptops.

Remember, most “vehicle prowlers” will check your vehicle for these incentives first, then break in – not the other way around. If you want to reduce your chance of having your car broken into, remove the incentive. Take enticing items with you if you can. At least conceal them (for example, put them in your trunk) if you can’t.

It’s that simple.

February 23^rd

9:15 AM

GU Security escorted a cooperative female non-student out of College Hall for creating a minor disturbance. 

10:35 AM

A GU student reported the vehicle prowl of his truck which was parked behind Roncalli.  The driver’s side window was broken and his tool box had been pried open.

12:00 PM

A GU student reported the theft of her mountain bike from the bike-rack on the north side of Jepson.  The theft occurred between 021710 at 2:00 Pm and 022110 at 8:00 PM.  The bike was secured with a U-Lock.

5:55 PM

GU Security responded to the 400 block of E Sharp in reference to a non-injury vehicle accident involving 2 GU students.

 February 24^th

8:05 AM

A staff member reported a vehicle prowl of her 1992 Honda Accord while it was parked in the 200 block of  E Sinto.  $1.75 was taken out of the console and no damage to the vehicle was reported.  The incident occurred between 022310 at 10:30 PM and 022410 at 7:50 AM.

10:00 AM

A GU Faculty member reported the theft of his 1993 Nissan Pathfinder from the 1300 block of N Astor.  The theft occurred between 022310 at 8:30 AM and 022410 at 9:30 PM.

February 25^th

1:05 PM

GU Security responded to Herak in reference to a bike that was found unsecured between the wood shop and the Journalism Broadcast building.  The bike was placed in property for safe keeping.

February 26^th

1:10 PM

GU Security responded to Foley library in reference to a trespasser.

February 27^th

12:25 AM

GU Security responded to a GU residence hall in reference to an alcohol law violation.

5:15 PM

GU Security was called by CMS at the basketball game to assist with a male non-student trying to use a female GU student’s I.D. card. 

February 28^th

2:20 AM

A GU student reported a burglary of his residence in the 1600 block of  N Standard.   The door to the residence had been kicked in and entry was gained by unknown person(s).  He and his three roommates all reported their laptops stolen. SPD responded.

2:15 AM

GU Security responded to the corner of Sharp and Standard in reference to a hit and run that had just occurred.  2 GU custodians reported that a gray Jeep was traveling at a high rate of speed on Sharp when it drove through the median shearing two trees off at their base and then barely missing the custodian’s vehicle traveling in the opposite lane.  A GU student  also witnessed the vehicle speeding and being reckless.  The Jeep left part of the vehicle at the scene and sped off on 3 tires and a rim.  The Jeep was later seen by SPD officers colliding with several cars on Columbus and Mission.

5:40 PM

A GU student reported that unknown person(s) entered his residence in the 1300 block of N Lidgerwood and took his lap top.  The side door to the residence was left unlocked.

9:55 PM

A GU student reported that there was a black case outside of her window and was not sure how it got there.  GU Security responded and placed the case in property for safekeeping.   

10:10 PM

An RA of Madonna reported that she found that someone had broken the east side basement window to Madonna near the study lounge.  She stated that the window was not broken on 022710.

March 1^st

12:45 AM

GU Security responded to College Hall in reference to found property in room #135.  The custodians found a black rolling briefcase and some media equipment while cleaning.

February 22^nd

9:50 AM

A GU Student reported the vehicle prowl of his Nissan XTERRA in the 800 block of E Mission between 022110 at 10:00 PM and 022210 at 9:30 AM.  A metal case containing poker chips was taken.

10:00 AM

A GU student  reported the theft of his mountain bike from the bike rack in the southwest corner of Kennedy Apts.  The bike had been secured with a cable lock on 022110 at 11:00 PM and was found to be missing on 022210 at 8:35 AM.  The cut cable was left at the scene.

8:00 PM

A GU student  reported the vehicle prowl of his Nissan Pathfinder while it was parked in the Madonna parking lot.  He parked his Nissan on 021910 at 9:40 PM and found it broken into on 022110 at 4:50 PM.  Credit cards, GPS system, Stereo equipment, parking pass, and registration and insurance documents were taken.

9:45 PM

A GU student reported a vehicle prowl of his Nissan Pathfinder while it was parked near CM.  He parked his Nissan on 022110 at 8:00 Pm and noticed that it was broken into on 022210 at 3:00 PM.  A Nintendo Game Cube, some clothes, Tupperware, and a backpack was taken.

1:00 PM

A GU student reported the vandalism to his 2006 Porche Cayenne while it was parked near CM.  Unknown person(s) appeared to have keyed his driver’s side door.  This incident happened between 020610 at 5:00 PM and 020710 at 10:00 AM.

February 16^th

10:25 AM

GU Security and Spokane Fire Department assisted a staff member at a GU owned building after he fell down the stairwell and hit his head on the concrete wall. 

February 17^th

10:30 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 800 block of  E Sharp in reference to a fire alarm.  A GU student burned some peas on the stove.

February 18^th

7:35 AM

A Part time GU staff member reported the theft of his 1992 Honda Civic from the Martin Center parking lot.  Video shows the vehicle being driven away at 7:16 AM.  

12:20 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a GU Resident Hall for a medical incident.

February 19^th

10:00 AM

GU Security responded to the 700 block of E Boone in reference to a suspicious person.  The non-student was given a trespass warning.

3:10 PM

GU Security responded to Foley and warned a non-student for trespass.

February 20^th

1:20 AM

GU Security responded to the  400 block of  E Sharp in reference to a fight in progress.  Security arrived and both parties had left the area. 

1:30 PM

GU Security responded to the Foley Library and warned a non-student  for Trespass. 

7:20 PM

GU Security responded to a GU Resident Hall  in reference to a medical instrument that was found.  The item was taken to the health center.

11:00 PM

GU Security assisted in an alcohol law violation investigation at Dooley.

11:55 PM

GU Security assisted Student Life Staff at the Charity Ball in reference to 2 alcohol law violations investigation.

February 21^st

1:50 AM

An RA from Kennedy reported the theft of the fire extinguisher that was on the 3^rd floor.

12:55 PM

A GU student reported the theft of her unsecured bike from the west side bike rack of Dussault building “C.”  The theft occurred between 021910 at 5:00 PM and 022010 at 10:00 AM.

4:50 PM

A GU student reported a vehicle prowl that had occurred in the Madonna parking lot.  He said that between 021910 at 11:30 PM and 022110 at 4:50 PM, unknown person(s) broke rear passenger window out of his Jeep and took everything out of the glove box and some stereo equipment.  Items in the glove box included insurance information.

So you have had the same roommate for several months or you just got a new roommate at Semester.  How do you deal with a major personality clash?? What about the roommate who secretly borrows your things and then denies ever having them? Or the person who won’t talk to you but sends you a text or an I.M. from a computer….2 feet away from you!

In some cases, it can become a pretty serious issue and may even turn toward violent behavior.  Do you know your resources before it gets to that point??

Here are some steps to help deflate a potentially harmful situation between you and your roommate:

• Talk honestly and openly to your roommate. People get on each other’s nerves and sometimes become upset. Roommates are no exception.
• If you are upset or if your roommate is upset, give each other room and time to calm down and reconsider.
• Work at your relationship with your roommate. Don’t let anger or discontent pile up and explode. Most roommate conflicts are manageable if communication is kept open.
• Talk to your RA or RD and get them involved.  Use their experience and knowledge with campus life.

If you have a conflict with your roommate that you are afraid may turn physical, let someone know!  Call your RA, RD, or GU Security so we may help mediate and stop an incident before it starts.

If you have become a victim of a physical confrontation or any other crime whether it is your roommate or anyone else on campus, call GU Security.  We will help guide you through whatever process you need from Residence Life assistance to calling local law enforcement if you choose.

Remember to always make healthy choices even in times of conflict.  GU Security is here for you 24/7 so do not hesitate to call us!  313-2222

The City of Spokane is the host for the 2010 US Figure Skating Championships which starts today and will end on January 24th.  There are over 270 competitors in the competition and many more visitors coming to Spokane to watch them.  If you are planning on going down town or will be attending functions off campus and normally call for a cab ride for transportation, plan to have a longer wait period than normal.  Plan ahead for your pick up time and be patient for your ride because there will be more traffic congestion in the area. Remember a few tips on personal safety:

• If you plan on attending a function downtown or anywhere off campus, go with a group of people.
• If you are able, leave any valuables at home such as wallets, purses, iPods.  These are easy pickings if left in a booth or on a table at a club or party even if you just get up for a minute to dance, use the restroom, etc.
• If you are walking, wear appropriate clothing such as light and reflective colors so drivers can see you in dimly lit areas.
• UTILIZE SAFERIDE!  If you are uncomfortable where you are or fear for your safety with no safe way home, call SafeRide at (509) 568-8000.  Have your Student I.D. on you and receive a free ride back to campus.
• Look out for each other and use the buddy system.  Be a good bystander and call saferide for a friend or call Security at (509)313-2222 if you are close to campus for an escort…no questions asked.

Our priority here at Gonzaga Security is you….please make yourself a priority as well and make good decisions and look out for each other.

Campus Security received a report that 2 GU students had packages that were delivered to their off-campus residence while on winter break.  When they came back from break, the packages were gone.  One of the packages contained text books and the other contained shoes.  

It is unfortunate that this happened to our community members but also reminds us that there may be better ways to have your mail delivered when you are gone.  Here are some things that you may not have known:

• Whether you live on campus or off, you may rent a mailbox from the Gonzaga Mail Room for $35.00 per school year.  Right now they are offering mailbox rentals for $20.00 for the rest of the school year.  If you live on or off-campus and you have a mailbox through Gonzaga ,you can have packages delivered to the secure mail room.
• The United States Parcel Service offers the following service if you will be away from your off-campus residence for any period of time:
• https://holdmail.usps.com/duns/HoldMail.jsp

Remember, Campus Safety & Security is here 24/7 to answer any questions about crime prevention and services offered to you. Call any time at  509-313-2222.

We hope that your winter break was restful and that you are ready for the new semester!  Here are a few reminders for personal safety:

Personal safety starts with you and part of our mission here at Gonzaga is  “Concern for others” so look out for each other as well as yourself so that you may have a safe and enjoyable experience here at Gonzaga!

How is this “magic” trick done?

Tips to Reduce the Risk

• Remember that alcohol is still #1 date rape drug. Persons who drink alcohol are more likely to be sexually assaulted.
• Never leave a drink unattended, even for just a minute.
• If someone wants to buy you a drink, go with that person when they buy it so you can keep track of the drink.
• When holding your drink, hold it so where your hand is covering the top.
• If you or a friend feels extremely drunk after only a few drinks, get help because you may have been drugged.
• Other two predator drugs being used are roofies and GHB. Both make you feel drunk after 20-30 minutes. Both can cause amnesia and unconsciousness for three to eight hours.
• If you go into a room and the person locks the door, leave immediately.
• Go to a party with your friends and always leave together. If someone you just met wants to walk you home, thank him/her for the offer, but leave with the group you came with. You can always see this person the next day, when you’re both sober.

REMEMBER….any beverage including Juice, tea, coffee, soda and water can be drugged too.

Here are a few simple tips from the Spokane Police to consider during the holidays:

• Park Smart
  • Park and walk in well-lit, busy areas
  • Stay away from over-grown bushes and trees
  • Use valet parking or an attended garage if you are alone
  • Shop at locations that have police and/or security patrols Read the rest of this entry »

Spokane Police Detectives are looking for assistance in possibly identifying these suspects in some recent vehicle thefts in the lower NE area of town. 

Any pertinent information please call Crime Check 456-2233.