Campus Security & Public Safety

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.

7:32 PM

SPD has terminated their search at this time. Two student vehicles were damaged during the hit & run and SPD is investigating.

7:20 PM

SPD is currently tracking a subject who drove into a parked car at Dakota and Boone and then ran from the scene to the East on Boone. It is possible that the subject may have also stolen money from an acquaintance, who was pursuing the subject in another vehicle at the time of the crash.

At about 12:15 PM today, observant library staff alerted Gonzaga Security to a non-student who was stimulating himself while looking at pornography on a public computer at Foley Library. Security detained the individual for Spokane Police, who transported him to jail.

On Tuesday, November 9 a student reported to Gonzaga Security that she was sexually assaulted in her room in an on-campus apartment by a former boyfriend who is not a student.  The student reported the assault occurred during the evening of Sunday, November 7.  The suspect was described as a white male with dark complexion, about 6’ with a muscular build, black hair and blue eyes. 

The student was encouraged to file a police report. Gonzaga Security will also be following up on the incident.  The student was provided information on resources both within the University and community. 

Personal safety is a top priority for the University and we encourage all community members to actively create a safe environment by insuring that building exterior doors are locked and secured.  Don’t prop doors and unprop those you find.  Report any individuals who gain access that you do not recognize IMMEDIATELY to Gonzaga Security at (509) 313-2222.

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Gonzaga Security received a report at about 3:00 AM this morning (October 17) that a student was being treated at a local hospital for injuries he received when he was assaulted at about 2:00 AM near the 200 block of East Nora.  The student, who also resides off-campus, was apparently visiting a friend who lives in the area when a male subject with his face covered demanded his wallet. The student reported that he gave the subject his wallet, but that at some point the subject cut him on his arm. The student reported that the subject returned his wallet when he found no cash inside, and then fled the area on foot. The student did not contact the Spokane Police Department (SPD) or GU Security at the time of the incident. Two GU-contracted Spokane Police Department patrol units were on duty in the neighborhood at the time of the incident. The student subsequently contacted SPD from the hospital.

The student described the subject as a white male, 35-45 years of age, about 6 feet tall, of heavy build, with long brown hair and a full beard. The subject was wearing dirty pants, dirty heavy leather gloves, and boots.

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. 

For more information regarding off-campus safety, visit the Gonzaga Off-Campus Living Guide at: http://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/Off-Campus-Living/OffCampusGuide.pdf

SPD Bulletin on Cop Impersonator

October 13

At about 4AM on October 13, a resident of Dussault reported seeing a white male subject with tan jacket and hoodie breaking into a vehicle.  The student scared off the  male subject, who jumped on a black mountain bike and fled west bound on Desmet. 

October 11

After reading a campus wide email detailing a possible police impersonator in the campus area driving a tan colored Cadillac Escalade, another Gonzaga student reported that she had also been pulled over by a subject matching the description of the previous report, driving the same type and color of vehicle. The student reported that she was pulled over on September 4 at about 10AM near the 800 block of East Boone. The subject, described as a white male, blonde hair, 5’10” tall, and wearing a dark blue uniform told the student, “I pulled you over because you were not wearing your seatbelt correctly”. The subject asked the student to exit her vehicle, and she did. The subject stated that he was not going to cite her, returned to his vehicle, and left.

October 10

A student reported that her car had been stolen from in front of her residence in the 200 block of East Sinto sometime between 3:30 AM and noon on October 10.  The vehicle, a dark blue 1991 Acura Legend, was found later in the day by Spokane Police in the area of Sunset Hill, 2 miles north of the Spokane Airport. 

A student reported that her car had been stolen from in front of her residence in the 600 block of East Sharp sometime between 3:00 PM and 5:45 PM on October 10.  The vehicle, a white 1995 4 door Honda Accord, was found on October 12 at a ZipTrip in the 1700 block of North Division.

October 8

A student reported to Gonzaga security that on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at about 3:15 PM she was pulled over by a tan Cadillac Escalade at Cincinnati and Desmet. The vehicle was reported to have red and blue flashing lights across the top of the windshield, but no other police markings.  The student stated that the vehicle had a regular Washington plate, but did not get the license number.  The subject driving the vehicle was described as a white male in his early 40’s, 5’11”, of medium build with blonde buzz cut hair. The subject was wearing a dark blue two-piece uniform.  The subject stated he had pulled over the student because she failed to yield to pedestrians. The subject asked for identification and also had the student open her trunk, glove compartment, and console, etc. and then left. The student reported the incident on Tuesday to Spokane Police, who are investigating further.  Spokane Police recommend that you try to pull over in a safe and visible location and if you are not certain that an individual is a police officer, call 911 to verify their identity or request that the person produce identification before exiting your vehicle. As always, report suspicious persons and activities immediately. 911 & GU Security 313-2222.

1:37 AM

A shooting has been reported near Mission Park, and Spokane Police have set up a search perimeter that covers part of campus including Marian Hall and residences east and northeast of campus. Police are asking everyone to remain inside while they search for the suspect. Details are sketchy at this point, but the suspect is believed to be a white male in his 20’s with long blond hair, wearing a black jacket and hat. Reports indicate he fled to the north from Mission Park.

Three students reported being pepper-sprayed and punched at about 1:00 AM near Sinto and Columbus. The students reported they were walking through the neighborhood when they were assaulted by three or four females and two males who pulled up in a white sedan, got out and asked, “Where are the parties at?”. When the students answered that they didn’t know, they were pepper-sprayed and punched. The assailants then fled.  The students reported they had called 911 and returned to their residence on East Augusta. According to the students, they had all been checked out by Spokane Fire Department EMTs prior to calling Gonzaga Security and were not seriously injured. Spokane Police responded and completed a report.

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.

September 28

12:15

A GU Student reported the theft of his black Specialized mountain bike sometime between 1:30 AM and 8:00 AM this morning from the Chardin bike rack. The bike had been secured with a cable lock.

12:35 PM

GU Security observed a male subject acting suspiciously in the 900 block of East Sharp. The subject was white, about 25 years old, wearing no shirt and black jeans. When a security officer attempted to make contact, the subject fled. He was located and contacted a few minutes later in the 900 block of East Desmet. The subject stated he was “out walking”. Security identified the subject, trespassed him from the GU campus, and strongly encouraged him not to walk in the Logan neighborhood.  

12:52 PM

GU Security contacted a subject who was observed entering the attic of the garage of a private residence in the 700 block of East Boone. The subject immediately became agitated, and stated he was given permission to be there. Security noticed a pocket knife with an open blade near the subject, and placed him in restraints. After confirming with the property owner that the subject was not permitted to be on his property and had been previously trespassed, Spokane Police were called. The subject was arrested for trespassing.

September 26

11:25 AM

An attempted residential burglary was reported at a GU-owned house in the 700 block of East Sharp sometime between 5:00 PM on September 24 and 1:00 AM on September 25. Residents found evidence that someone had attempted to pry open the front door. No entry was made.

September 25

12:36 AM

GU Security responded to a report of a fight at a residence hall. Security contacted a male non-student who was visiting a resident in the hall. During an argument with the resident, the non-student reportedly struck another student and broke a fire extinguisher case. Spokane Police responded and arrested the non-student for malicious mischief. GU Security trespassed him from campus. No injuries were reported.

9:25 AM

GU students reported a residential burglary at their off-campus house in the 400 block of East Indiana sometime between 11:00 PM on September 24 and 3:00 AM on September 25. Laptops and a camera were taken. There was no sign of forced entry. Three residents were asleep upstairs during the burglary.

September 21

11:50 AM

A Gonzaga student reported a male subject trying to enter her off-campus residence in the 800 block of East Sinto using a crowbar. The subject ran when she yelled at him. The student was able to get a good description of the subject and his vehicle including a license plate, and Spokane Police arrested him a few minutes later for attempted burglary.

11:00 AM

A Gonzaga student reported her bike missing from the Cataldo bike rack. She had left it there on Saturday morning and found it missing Tuesday morning.

September 20

9:00 AM

A Gonzaga student reported his bike missing from the Burch Apartments bike rack. He had left it there on Tuesday night and found most of  it missing on Wednesday morning. All that remained was the front wheel, securely attached to the bike rack with a U-lock.

September 17

10:45 PM

Gonzaga students reported three female non-students threatening them in the 300 block of East Mission. The three fled when Gonzaga Security responded. Spokane Police later located and contacted the non-students. The Gonzaga students declined to press charges.

12:43 AM

A Gonzaga student reported her wheels taken from her bike sometime between September 11 and September 15 while it was secured at the Sharp Apartments bike rack.

11:12 AM

A Gonzaga student reported his bike missing from the Coughlin parking garage. He had left it there around midnight on September 17, and found it missing at 8:00 AM. It had been secured with a cable lock, which was found cut nearby.

Alert Gonzaga Security officers contacted subjects on Monday and Thursday this week when they were observed acting suspiciously near bike racks. In both incidents, subjects were carrying bolt cutters in a backpack, and were subsequently arrested for possession of burglary tools. All of the subjects were trespassed from the Gonzaga campus. Including the subjects caught by Spokane Police on September 5 (also carrying bolt cutters), this makes 3 separate sets of bike thieves caught and arrested in two weeks.

September 13

7:46 PM

GU Security contacted a male and female non-student acting suspiciously near the bike rack at Welch Hall. Upon questioning, the male produced a pair of bolt cutters from his backpack and admitted intending to steal bikes. The male was arrested for possession of burglary tools and an outstanding warrant for burglary. Both subjects were trespassed from campus.

6:08 PM

A GU Student reported that a white male in his early 30’s first approached to ask a question, then grabbed her laptop while she was using it in the backyard of her off-campus resident in the 400 block of East Mission. She pursued the subject, who decided to return her laptop to her before jumping into a waiting red compact sedan. The student filed a report with the Spokane Police Department.

11:01 AM

A GU Student reported the theft of his bike from the bike rack at Coughlin Hall sometime Saturday night or early Sunday morning. He reported that the bike had been secured with a U-lock.  

10:45 AM

A GU Student reported the theft of her bike from the bike rack at River Inn overnight. It had been secured with a cable lock.

10:30 AM

A GU Student reported the theft of her bike from her residence in the 900 block 0f East Desmet overnight. It had been secured with a cable lock.

September 12

8:37 PM

A GU Student reported the theft of her bike from the bike rack at Dooley sometime between Friday and Sunday. It had been secured with a cable lock.

5:57 PM

A GU Student reported the theft of his bike from the Sinto Apartments sometime Sunday afternoon. It had been secured with a cable lock.

September 11

11:58 PM

GU Security was assisting dispersing attendees of an off-campus party in the 700 block of East Sinto when a very intoxicated individual, believed to be a student, decided to display his pocketknife during an argument with another student. The student was quickly subdued by other students and the knife taken away by GU Security. Nobody was injured. A report was later filed with the Spokane Police Department and the incident is also under investigation by Gonzaga.

3:24 PM

A GU Student reported the theft of his bike from the stairwell at Burch sometime between Wednesday and Friday. It had been secured with a cable lock.

September 9

12:42 PM

A GU Student reported the theft of his bike from the Dussault Apartments sometime between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. It had been secured with a cable lock.

A GU Student reported she was inappropriately touched during last Friday’s Highlighter Dance at Cataldo Hall. The student reported that an unknown person groped her from behind while she was on the dance floor. Because she could not identify the person responsible, she did not contact Campus Security or Spokane Police at the time. She later reported the assault to a member of the Sexual Assault Resource Team (SART).

The Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) is a group of Gonzaga staff and faculty who volunteer their time serving as a support and resource person for students who report sexual misconduct including sexual assault.  SART First Responders provide a personal response for students reporting sexual misconduct as well as resources and guidance. A SART member is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  They can be reached by calling the University Switchboard at 328-4220 (ext. 0 from on campus). SART First Responders can help you talk through all of the resources available. You do not have to give your name if you do not want to.

If any community member has information regarding this assault, we encourage you to contact Campus Security or a member of the SART team at 313-2222. You can also file an anonymous report through GU Silent Witness.  Gonzaga University encourages all persons who experience crimes and suspicious incidents to make a report with the University or Spokane Police at the time the incident occurs.

September 7

A GU Student reported the theft of her bike from Coughlin Hall sometime between August 27 and September 6. The bike was secured with a U-Lock.

September 6

A GU Student reported the theft of his bike from the Boone Apartments sometime between 9:00 PM on September 3 and 11:00 PM on September 4. The bike was secured with a U-Lock.

September 5

At 12:28 AM on September 5, a Spokane Police Officer contracted by Gonzaga observed two male subjects on campus acting suspiciously. The subjects ran when she attempted to contact them, dropping a backpack which was later found to include bolt cutters and other burglary tools. Both subjects were later found and arrested for possession of burglary tools. One of the subjects was taken to jail on a felony warrant.  Both subjects were also identified as suspects in an earlier bike theft caught on video at Martin Centre.

September 4

A GU Staff member reported the theft of his bike from Martin Centre sometime between Noon and 12:30 PM on September 4 . The bike was not secured.

A GU Student reported that her vehicle was broken into between 10:00 PM on September 3 and 1:00 AM on September 4 while parked in the 400 block of East Mission. A handbag containing identification, credit cards, and cash was taken.

September 3

A GU Student reported the theft of his bike from Coughlin Hall sometime between 6:00 PM on September 2 and 4:00 PM on September 3. The bike had been secured with a U-Lock.

A GU Student reported his bike taken from the bike rack at Jepson Center sometime between 8:00 AM and 8:50 AM on September 3. The bike was secured with a cable lock. 

 A GU student reported his bike missing from the area in which he hid it near Chardin between 6:15 PM and 9:30 PM on September 1. The bike was not secured.

A GU Student reported the theft of parts from her bike between 7:20 PM and 11:30 PM on September 2.

September 1

A GU Student reported the theft of stereo equipment from his vehicle while it was parked in the 900 block of East Sinto between noon on August 31 and 8:45 AM on September 1.

August 31

A GU Student reported that a GPS unit was taken from his vehicle while parked in the alley south of the 600 block of East Indiana between 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM on August 30. There was no sign of forced entry.

A GU Student reported the theft of his bike from the Herak bike rack sometime between 11:00 Am and noon on August 31. The bike was not secured.

August 30

A GU Student reported his bike was taken from the bike rack at River Inn sometime between 11:00 PM on August 29 and 4 PM on August 30. The bike was secured with a chain.

A GU Student reported her bike was taken from the bike rack at Twohy sometime between August 29 at 1:00 PM and August 30 at 3:00 PM. The cable lock securing the bike to the rack had been cut.

A GU Student reported his bike taken from a stairwell railing at Corkery sometime between August 30 at 1:30 AM and 10:00 AM. The cable lock securing the bike to the railing had been cut.

A GU Student reported his bike taken from the bike rack on the north side of Martin Centre sometime between 5:15 PM and 6:30 PM on August 29. The cable lock securing the bike to the rack had been cut.

August 25

A GU Student reported his bike taken from the bike rack under Coughlin Hall sometime between 4 PM on August 22 and 10:00 AM on August 24.  The cable lock securing the bike to the rack had been cut.