Campus Security & Public Safety

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.

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.

Students reported a burglary to their off-campus residence in the 300 block of East Nora this morning at 12:22 AM.  One of the students in the residence  called Spokane Police and Gonzaga Security upon finding the basement door unlocked and open.  At this time only a  laptop was reported removed from the residence.   Access had been gained through an unlocked back door and possibly an unlocked front door.  Spokane Police are investigating.

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.

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.

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.

A student reported that a male subject had followed her to her on-campus apartment from near the Cog as she walked alone from Hughes Hall at about 2:30 AM on April 4th. The student reported that the subject attempted to get her to stop and talk by saying “I’ve got something to show you”. She entered her apartment and called Gonzaga Security. Security was unable to locate the subject, described as a white male with short brown hair and a blue coat.

April 4

A student reported the theft of her unsecured bike from a bike rack near Welch Hall.

Two students reported their vehicles were broken into and several items taken while parked in the 1800 block of North Addison.

April 2

A subject was observed by a staff member entering a vehicle in the 800 block of Cincinnati. The subject fled on a bike, but was later found and arrested by Spokane Police for vehicle prowling.

March 29

A student reported a white male wearing black short outside her residence in the 1200 block of East Boone digitally stimulating himself.  The student notified security and Spokane Police Department immediately.  A check of the area did not yield anyone matching the description.

 March 28

A student reported the theft of a laptop and wallet from a common area within the Dooley apartments. 

 March 26

A student reported his bike was stolen from a railing outside of Dooley apartments.  The student reported the bike was secured with a U-Lock at the time of the theft.

 March 26

A student reported person(s) unknown had thrown an object breaking the window to the front door of her residence in the 800 block of East Mission.

 March 24

A student reported his bike was stolen from his residence in the 500 block of East Indiana.  The student reported the bike was secured with U-Lock outside his residence at the time of the theft.

 March 23

A student reported person(s) unknown threw an object at his vehicle damaging the driver side window and door while parked in the 1200 block of North Standard.

 March 22

A student reported a theft of his Ipod from his vehicle while parked in the Schoenberg parking lot.  The driver side window had been broken to gain entry to the vehicle.

March 21

A student reported the theft of his bike from his residence in the 300 block of East Augusta.  The student added the bike was left unsecured outside his residence.

Non-student Sherwin Shayegan was contacted by Gonzaga Security yesterday at Patterson Field after he entered a restricted area without authorization. Shayegan was asked to leave campus and provided directions. Shortly thereafter, Shayegan attempted to access Rudolf Fitness Center by jumping over a turnstile. He was subsequently trespassed from Gonzaga and escorted from campus. Shayegan is well-known in western Washington and Oregon for similar behavior at high school athletic events. Other area schools were alerted.

Please call Campus Public Safety & Security at 313-2222 if he is seen on or near campus.

            On March 27^th, 2011, officers from the Spokane Police Department responded to a report of a Robbery in Progress at the Zip Trip store located at 2005 N. Hamilton.  The victim clerk advised that the suspect fled on foot.  Officers responded to the area and a K-9 track was attempted, but unsuccessful.

            The clerk stated that the suspect entered the store when no other customers were present. The suspect demanded money and displayed a firearm.  The clerk handed over the cash drawer and the suspect took the money that was inside.  The suspect then fled.

            The clerk described the suspect as a white male, skinny, wearing a green plaid hooded jacket.  Anyone who may have any possible information concerning this robbery should call Crime Check at 456-2233.

March 19

An unknown person threw a beer bottle through the window of a student’s vehicle while it was parked on Dakota near Chardin at about 11:20 PM.