Campus Security & Public Safety

Students reported that they arrived home early this morning to find their house in the 800 block of East Sinto had been burglarized and several items including laptops missing. The burglar(s) gained access to the residence by breaking a basement window.

UPDATED January 13 – Blair has been arrested thanks to a citizen tip.

Sean Blair is wanted by Spokane Police for trafficking in stolen property 1st degree, felony possession of controlled substance, theft 2nd degree x2. Blair was featured on a previous blog post:

http://blogs.gonzaga.edu/campo/2011/04/27/spd-news-release-suspect-arrested-selling-stolen-property-on-craigs-list/

January 8

Gonzaga Security responded to Kennedy Apartments on a suspicious person report and contacted a subject near a bicycle rack. The subject stated that he was “taking a shortcut through the parking area.” The subject had a pair of bolt cutters draped over his handlebars of his bike which he stated were “for self-defense”. He was identified and trespassed from Gonzaga University property.

December 15

Gonzaga security officers responded to a report of a suspicious person going through dryers in the laundry rooms at the Kennedy Apartments. Security located the subject, identified him, and trespassed him from the campus.

December 14

Market Equipment reported a vehicle prowl to one of their service vans in the lot near Tilford.

December 13

A student reported her laptop missing from Foley Library sometime between 5PM and 8PM. It had been left unattended.

December 10

A campus visitor reported his 1996 Honda Accord stolen from the Trent Parking Lot.

A student reported his 1997 Chevrolet Blazer missing from near Burch Apartments.

December 6

An attempted vehicle prowl was reported near Boone & Superior. Subject was described as about 5’10”, stocky build, wearing a dark hoody. He was last seen running eastbound through Mission Park.

December 5

A Coughlin resident reported most of her bike missing from the bike rack in the garage. Her front wheel was still firmly secured by U-lock to the the rack.

December 4

Damage to a vehicle parked on the northwest side of Dussault Apartments was reported. It appeared that an attempt was made to steal the in-dash navigation system.

December 3

A student reported most of his bike missing from the bike rack near Herak . His front wheel was still firmly secured by U-lock to the the rack.

December 2

A student reported somebody had entered his 2002 Honda Civic while it was parked on the south side of Dussault Apartments. The ignition was in the “on” position, and a pair of sunglasses were missing. there was no sign of forcible entry.

November 29

A window on a student’s vehicle was broken while it was parked near River Inn.

Houses

Let trusted neighbors or friends know you are leaving and ask them to keep an eye on your house.

Leave exterior lights on. Lock all gates, doors and windows. Close all curtains.

If you would like your home checked while you are away on break, the Spokane Police Department Senior Volunteers offer this service. Services are provided Monday through Friday for up to 30 days. All doors and windows are physically checked including any out-buildings on your property. Call the Vacation Home Check Information line at (509)622-5885 if you are interested in having this service provided to you.

Vehicles

If you live off-campus, you may want to park your car on campus over holiday breaks. The City of Spokane only allows parking on the street for up to twelve hours at a time.  And, your car may be towed or blocked in by snowplows in the event of a snowstorm.  Consider utilizing the free parking program offered by Campus Public Safety and Security at the Boone-Hamilton parking lot.  No permit is required but you must sign up at the CPS&S office located in lower Welch hall.  Parking is limited to the Green Lot and is on a first-come first-served basis.  This service will run from November 19 to November 27 for Thanksgiving break and December 9 to January 17 for Christmas break.  Campus Security is not responsible for any damage or theft to vehicles if you choose to utilize this program. Remember to lock your vehicle and remove all valuables that may attract unwanted attention.

Mail & Packages

If you will be gone more than two to three days, make arrangements to have your newspaper and mail deliveries stopped or picked up by a trusted neighbor or friend.

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

Great links to pass reports, travel advisories, etc.

http://www.gonzaga.edu//Campus-Resources/Offices-and-Services-A-Z/MarketingandCommunications/EmergencyPreparedness/default.asp

On November 29, a student reported he parked his 2000 Honda Civic overnight in the Corkery parking lot.  He discovered the vehicle missing in the morning and immediately reported to GU security and Spokane police.  Approximately an hour after filing the report, the vehicle was found in the area of Sinto and Standard by the owner. The vehicle was found with the engine running, all four doors unlocked and no key in the ignition.  Nothing was reported missing from the vehicle and there was no damage to the vehicle.

November 27

A burglary was reported to a off-campus residence rented by students in the 1800 block of North Lidgerwood. Entry was gained via a unsecured basement window. Several items including a stereo system, Wii, and jewelry were taken.

November 26

A student reported that his 1995 Honda Accord had been entered while parked in the Boone/Hamilton lot. The student had a steering wheel lock to prevent the vehicle from being stolen, and found no items missing from the vehicle.

November 24

A student reported that a window on her friend’s vehicle was broken while parked in the north parking lot of River Inn. Nothing was reported missing.

November 22

A Gonzaga student reported that his 1997 Honda Accord was stolen from a parking space near Dillon Hall. Spokane Police recovered the vehicle on November 25.

November 13

A student reported his bike was taken from a railing outside his residence in the 700 block of East Sharp. It had been secured with a chain lock.

A Gonzaga student reported his vehicle was entered and stereo components taken while parked at a friend’s residence in the 700 block of East Mission.

November 9

A student reported the theft of his black & silver Gary Fisher Wahoo bike from outside his apartment in the 200 block of East Sinto. It had been secured with a cable lock.

A Dooley resident spotted a suspected bike thief near the bike rack at Dooley. Campus security located the subject, who dumped the Mongoose bike he was riding and fled on foot near Superior and Desmet.

November 8

A student reported his gray Giant mountain bike stolen from the ramp near the front of Marian Hall. It had been secured with a cable lock.

A Gonzaga student reported that while she was walking alone across campus at about 2 AM this morning she observed a suspicious individual near College Hall going from tree to tree and hiding behind them as she walked. The student contacted Spokane Police, who contacted Gonzaga Security. Nobody was found during a search of the area. The student described the subject as male, about 5’9″, medium build, wearing all black including a hoodie.

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.

November 3

A resident of the Bishop White Seminary reported his GPS taken from the dash of his vehicle. There was no sign of forced entry.

October 31

A student reported that her Eddie Bauer bike was missing from the south side of Tilford where she had left it unsecured while she attended class.

October 30

 A Gonzaga student reported her blue & white Mongoose bike missing from where she had left it unlocked near the Dooley bike rack.

 October 29

 A Gonzaga student reported that somebody scratched her vehicle while it was parked on Boone Avenue near Twohy.

 October 28

A Kennedy resident reported that her bike was taken from the bike rack near Duff’s. She had locked the front wheel with a U-lock to the rack. Only the front wheel remained.

 October 26

A Gonzaga student reported that her GPS unit was missing from the dash board of her car parked in the Crimont parking lot. There was no sign of forced entry.

Campus Security responds to about 10,000 calls for service each year including over 3000 security escorts, 3000 key services (mostly staff and faculty), 100 medical emergencies (mostly students), and 100 fire alarms (mostly residence halls and apartments). Of the 10,000 calls we receive each year, about 700 (or 7%) are crime-related calls for service.

October 22

A student reported her car stereo was taken while the vehicle was parked in the 1000 block of East Sinto. A window was broken to gain access.

A student reported that her blue Giant bike was taken from a railing near the front of Marian Hall. It had been secured with a cable lock.

October 21

A student reported the theft of her bike from the porch of her residence in the 500 block of East Sharp. The U-lock she was using was still intact and secured to the porch.

October 20

A student reported that parts were stripped off his Gary Fisher bike while it was parked at a bike rack near the Boone Apartments.

A student’s purse was taken from her vehicle while parked near Marian Hall. The purse was later found, minus cash and credit cards, in the 400 block of East Sharp.

Early this morning Gonzaga Security responded to a report of a sexual assault at the Kennedy Apartments.

Spokane Police are actively investigating the report and have identified and interviewed all individuals involved. Spokane Police believe there is no continuing threat to the Gonzaga community.

The University is providing support to community members affected by this incident.

Personal safety is a top priority for the University. We encourage all community members to actively create a safe environment by insuring that building exterior doors are locked and secured.  Lock apartment and room doors. Report any suspicious individuals IMMEDIATELY to Gonzaga Security at (509) 313-2222.

Q6 is reporting that a Gonzaga student was the victim of an assault downtown at Riverfront Park last Friday night. If you have any information about the assault, please call Campus Security at 313-2222. http://www.khq.com/story/15735202/girls-teeth-knocked-out-in-brutal-attack#.TqBdlcplxpA.facebook

October 16

A student reported her blue Trek 4300 bike was missing from the bike rack near Duffs. The bike had been secured with a cable lock.

October 13

A student reported her blue Warp bike missing from the Kennedy Apartment bike rack near the ZagShop. It was left unsecured.

October 10

A Corkery resident reported seeing a subject sitting in his car. The resident activated his panic alarm and the subject, described as a white male with short blonde hair, green hoodie, and blue jeans, fled south. There was no sign of forced entry. Spokane Police recovered a backpack and pliers from the front seat of the vehicle.

October 9

Two visitors reported the theft of two suitcases from an unlocked utility trailer parked on the street in the 800 block of East Boone.  

October 6

A student reported that her chrome & blue Redline Cruiser was stolen from the Dooley bike rack. The student reported it had been secured with a U-lock and a cable lock.