Campus Security & Public Safety

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 »

November 14

A student reported his 1995 Honda Accord stolen from the parking lot near Red Lion River Inn.

November 13

A Sodexo employee reported that items were removed from his unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the 1000 block of North Cincinnati near Madonna Hall.

November 12

A student reported the theft of her 2000 Honda Civic from the 1300 block of North Standard near Corkery Apartments.

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 and provided information on resources both within the University and community. 

November 7

A male student reported to Gonzaga Security he was walking by himself across the field between the Cog and Crosby Student Center at about 2:45 AM when three white males, possibly students, assaulted him by punching him in the head and then kicking him when he fell to the ground. The three subjects then walked away to the west. The student reported no serious injury and declined medical assistance. The subjects were not located during a subsequent search of the campus. The student was encouraged to file a police report.

November 4

A student reported his bike stolen from a bike rack at Catherine Monica.

November 3

A student reported the theft of his tandem bike from a stairwell at Dussault Apartments.

A laptop was stolen from Thomas Hammer at Jepson. A window near the laptop was broken with a rock to gain access to the laptop.

Joseph Singleton was recently released from prison and will be living a transient lifestyle in Spokane County. He was convicted in 2000 of Rape 1st Degree and Assault 3rd Degree. He was sentenced to 120 months in prison. The victim was a 21-year-old female stranger. Singleton is currently under Department of Corrections supervision.

Singleton reported an address in the 400 block of East Montgomery.

For more information regarding this subject, visit the Sheriff’s Sex Offender Webpage at: http://www.icrimewatch.net/offenderdetails.php?OfndrID=1130884&AgencyID=54488

October 31

SPD and Gonzaga security responded to a report that the residents of an apartment at Kennedy were shining a laser at people. The student residents were identified and the case forwarded to the Student Life Division for follow-up.

October 30

A Gonzaga student reported that her vehicle was entered sometime between October 27 at 8:15 AM and October 30 at 3:15 PM while it was parked in the 700 block of East Boone. Nothing appeared to be missing and there was no sign of forced entry.

Between 1:25 AM and 1:35 AM, several soda bottles were filled with dry ice and water and then sealed, causing them to explode near the exterior of Catherine Monica. The students responsible were identified and  interviewed by Gonzaga Security and the case forwarded to the Student Life Division for follow-up.

October 28

A Gonzaga student reported the theft of her purse from an unsecured backpack on the 2nd floor of Rudolf Fitness Center while she was working out between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM on October 27.

October 26

A well-known theft suspect, who had  been trespassed from campus twice in the last year, was arrested by Spokane Police in the Boone-Hamilton parking lot. He was transported to jail.

October 23

Sometime between October 20 at 3:30 Pm and October 23 at 12:30 PM, a Gonzaga student’s 1997 Honda Accord was stolen from the parking lot behind Madonna Hall. Police recovered the vehicle in another part of town minus the stereo system.

A student reported her bike taken from the Coughlin Hall parking garage sometime between 4:00 Pm on October 22 and 6:00 PM on October 23. The U-lock she had used to secure her bike had been broken during an earlier theft attempt.

The suspect from the October 5 shooting near campus has been arrested.

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A 50″ Sony TV was stolen from a second floor common area lounge at the Kennedy Apartments at about 3:38PM on October 23. The suspect gained access to the building at about 3:29 PM, and disabled a security alarm on the TV. He then disabled a stairwell security camera before exiting onto Sharp Avenue.

A person of interest is shown above. If you recognize this person or observed the theft, please contact Gonzaga Security at 313-2222.

October 22

Three Gonzaga parents teamed up to catch a bike thief by following the subject after he fled a bike rack at Coughlin Hall until Spokane Police and Gonzaga Security arrived. The subject, who had been previously trespassed from Gonzaga for bike theft, was apprehended at Ionic Burrito and booked into the county jail for felony theft. The subject had attempted to remove a bike’s U-Lock using a hydraulic jack. In his backpack, police also found an air soft (plastic pellet) pistol, knife, and bolt cutters.

The Alumni Center reported the theft of a 40′ X 4′ sign. The sign was taken between 7:00PM on October 21 and 7:30AM on October 22. The sign has a white background with blue and red letters stating “WELCOME BACK ALUMNI” and is valued at $500.

October 21

A GU Student contacted Security to report that her yellow Giant Yukon bike was been stolen sometime between 10 am and 3 pm on October 20 from the SE College Hall bike rack. She reported it had been secured with a cable lock.

October 17

A Gonzaga student reported he was assaulted off-campus at about 2:00 AM near the 200 block of East Nora.  The student reported a male subject with his face covered took his wallet and slashed him on the arm with a sharp object, possibly broken glass.  The student reported that the subject returned his wallet when he found no cash inside, and then fled the area on foot. The student was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital. The Spokane Police Department is investigating. 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.

October 16

A GU Student reported that he secured his red Specialized Epic bike by it’s front tire with a U-Lock to the bike rack near the northwest south doors of Crosby Student Center at 1:00PM on October 15, and found only his tire still securely locked to the bike rack at 3:00AM on October 16. 

A fire alarm at Coughlin Hall was intentionally activated at about 2:00AM. Two subjects were videotaped as one activated a pull station alarm near the garage entry doors and both then fled through the parking garage. Drains on sinks in the building had also been intentionally plugged during the same time frame, causing damage. GU Security is investigating. Tampering with a fire alarm is a misdemeanor crime in Washington State.

October 15

A GU Student reported that her vehicle was entered while parked in the 400 block of East Augusta sometime between 11:30PM on October14 and 9:00AM on October 15. 50 CD’s and a handful of change were taken.

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October 7

A student reported that he secured his bike with a cable lock to a bike rack at Coughlin at 4PM on October 6 and found it missing at 3AM on October 7.

October 5

At about 12:30 AM on October 5, a shooting was reported near Mission Park, just east of campus. An argument between non-students evolved into one shooting the other in the legs. Police secured the area while they searched for the suspect.

A student reported that her longboard, a Sector 9 swallow tail with orange wheels, was taken from Mulligan Field during the Sausage Bowl football game.

A student reported that she secured her bike with a U-lock to a bike rack at Coughlin Hall on October 2 at 5:30 PM and found it, and the lock, missing on October 5 at 4PM.

October 3

A student reported that sometime between 6PM and 11:30PM on October 3, someone broke a window on her car and took an Ipod that was sitting in the center console. No other items were found missing.

Three students reported being pepper-sprayed and punched at about 1AM 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 were not seriously injured. Spokane Police responded and completed a report.

October 1

At about 5AM a car alarm was activated in the Kennedy Apartments parking lot. Upon investigating, Gonzaga Security found a window on a student’s vehicle had been broken. No items were found missing.

September 29

A Gonzaga student reported that sometime after she locked her bike up at Marian Hall around 10PM on September 28 and when she went to get it at 1PM on September 29, it was stolen. She reported it was locked to the rail at the front of the hall using a cable lock.

 Spokane Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of Sharp Ave/Hamilton St.  A 19 year old male was shot in both legs during a verbal argument.  The victim of the shooting was stabilized at the scene and taken to a local area hospital for further treatment.

On October 5th, at 00:35 AM, Spokane Police responded to a shooting that just occurred in the area of Sharp Ave/Hamilton St.  Officers located a 19 year old who received a gun shot wound that went all the way through his right leg and entered and lodged in his left leg.  The victim and several witnesses stated an argument occurred between 4 subjects.  During the argument 1 of the suspects pulled out a handgun and shot the victim in the legs.  The  suspect and his companion fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction.  The armed suspect and his companion were both described as male Hispanics in their late teens or early 20’s.   

Spokane Police quickly set up a containment and a K9 search was conducted in the area.  The K9 was unable to locate the suspect or his companion.  The suspect and companion haven’t been arrested or identified as of yet.   The shooting investigation will be referred to the Spokane Police Detective Unit for further follow up and investigation.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call Crime Check at 456-2233.

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 16

GU Security contacted 2 suspicious subjects near the Madonna bike rack. One of the subjects had been previously trespassed from Gonzaga for bike theft. A pair of bolt cutters were found in his backpack, along with “shaved” keys often used in vehicle thefts. He was subsequently arrested for possession of burglary tools and trespassing.

A GU Student reported his bike was taken from a railing in the Coughlin parking garage sometime Friday morning. It had been secured with a cable lock.

A computer monitor was reported missing from the Wolff Auditorium at Jepson.

September 15

A GU Student reported his bike was taken from the front porch of his off-campus residence in the 700 block of East Mission sometime Sunday or Monday. It had been secured with a cable lock.

September 14

A GU Student reported her bike was taken from the bike rack at Dooley sometime Monday night or Tuesday morning. It had been secured with a cable lock.

A GU Student reported her bike was taken from the bike rack in the Coughlin parking garage between September 11 and September 14. It had been secured with a cable lock.

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.

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.

GU Security received a report that a residence in the 1000 block of East Sinto was burglarized sometime between midnight and 1 AM this morning. While residents were sleeping, an unknown person or persons entered the residence and took several items including a laptop and Ipod. There was no sign of forced 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.
• 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.

July 12th

10:30 AM

GU Security responded to the Shell House in reference to a Crew boat that had capsized due to high winds.  No injuries were reported.

1:50 PM

GU Security responded to College Hall to assist Student Life Staff and a GU student with a dispute that involved a former GU student.

July 13th

9:31 PM

GU Security found an unsecured bicycle in the 200 block of E Boone and placed it in property for safe keeping.

July 15th

1:31 PM

A GU student reported that at approximately 12:30 AM, she was in her residence when she heard a noise and looked out her window to see a man standing in her backyard.  Her back porch light was out so she could not get a good description of him.  This happened in the 200 block of E Sinto.

July 16th

10:40 AM

A GU student reported the burglary of his residence in the 500 block of E Mission.  The burglary happened between 071410 at 5:00 PM and  071610 at 9:00 PM.

11:45 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a GU owned Resident Hall in reference to a medical incident involving a non-student.

July 17th

8:28  AM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a GU owned Resident Hall in reference to a medical incident involving a non-student.

July 18th

11:53 PM

GU Security took a report of found property from GU Custodial staff.  A wallet with identification in it and a digital camera were found in a GU owned Resident Hall.  The owner was located and property was returned.

June 13th 

9:09 AM

GU Security responded to the 300 block of East Sinto in reference to a found sign on the front porch of a residence.

June 14th

9:40 AM

A GU student reported the theft of his bike from the area of Duff’s Bistro.  The bike was secured to the bike rack with a U-Lock on 061210 at 9:00 PM and was found to be missing on 061410 at 5:30 AM. 

June 16th

12:11 AM

GU Security responded to the 700 block of East Sinto in reference to an argument between 2 GU students.  One student agreed to leave the residence peacefully.

June 18th

1:46 PM

GU Security responded to the 400 block of East Augusta in reference to a GU student’s tires being slashed.  The student stated that this occurred sometime between 061710 at 11:00 PM and 061810 at 10:00 AM.

June 19th

GU grounds crew reported to GU Security that there was graffiti on a power generator in the parking lot of St. Gregory Choral Hall.  The writing was not legible.

June 21st

2:30 PM

GU Security responded to the Martin Centre in reference to an unknown person taking personal items out of some unlocked lockers in the locker room.  The incident happened on 062110 between 1:30PM and 2:30 PM.

June 23rd

11:37 AM

A GU student reported the theft of her bike from a bike rack at Kennedy.  The theft occurred sometime between 062210 at 4:00 PM and 062310 at 11:00 AM.  The bike was secured to the rack by a cable lock.

June 24th

12:05 PM

GU Security took  a report from a GU student who said that two males in the 300 block of East Augusta threw water balloons at him while he was walking down the street.  The males continued to follow him in a vehicle and kept throwing water balloons at him.

June 24th

3:40 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to College Hall in reference to a medical student.

June 25th

9:53 AM

GU Security responded to the Jundt Art Museum due to a staff member being stuck in the elevator.

10:11 AM

GU Security took a bike theft report from a  GU student who locked his bike to the Madonna bike rack with a U-lock last semester.  He found it to be missing on 062410 at 10:45 PM.

June 28th

8:24 PM

GU Security responded to a GU owned resident hall in reference to unknown person(s) soaking the belongings of some campers who left their door unlocked while attending a basketball game.  The incident occurred on 062810 between 5:45 PM and 8:20 PM.

June 29th

7:42 PM

GU Security responded to a GU office in reference to the theft of a computer.  The theft occurred between 062810 at 6:30 PM and 062910 at 6:00 PM.

June 30th

3:47 AM

GU Custodial staff advised GU Security that they found a debit card near the COG.

10:54 AM

GU Security was advised by Custodial staff that unknown person(s) broke the television set that was in the lounge of a GU owned Resident Hall.  The incident had occurred sometime in the prior 24 hours.