Campus Security & Public Safety

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.

Party house done partying – The Gonzaga Bulletin.

Campus Public Safety & Security believes this individual, featured in earlier blog posts,  may have been on campus earlier today. If you see him, call Security at 509-313-2222.

While incidents like yesterday’s subject with a knife are rare on campus, we need to keep in mind that Gonzaga is an open campus. Even with security patrols, cameras, and great support from the Spokane Police Department, crimes can and do happen occasionally. Campo encourages everyone to take a few minutes to think about what you should do if confronted with an individual with a weapon. A good place to start is our “Active Shooter” webpage, which includes a link to a video with some great guidance for surviving an encounter with a person with a weapon.

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.

The Logan neighborhood is relatively safe but as with any neighborhood, crimes do occur.   Caution should always be exercised when walking through the neighborhood, particularly after dark.  If you are out after dark, it is always safest to travel in groups, the larger the better.  As often as possible, you should have at least one cell phone within the group.  It is recommended that you program the number for Gonzaga Security (509-313-2222) in your cell phone for emergency use.  Should you find yourself in a position where you believe your safety to be questionable or compromised, there are several options. 

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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.

This person attempted to gain access to Rudolf Fitness Center by squeezing through a turnstile. Alert staff contacted him and asked him to leave. Campus Public Safety & Security would like to talk to him. Please call us at 313-2222 if you see him or know who he is.

March 7

Spokane Police advised Gonzaga Security of a report of shots fired in the area of Cincinnati and Sinto at about 1:18 AM. A subject in a wheelchair was subsequently arrested for discharging a firearm into the air. The weapon was seized. The subject was later cited and released. The subject is a transient, in his late 20’s.

March 2

A student reported the theft of a laptop and Ipod from his vehicle while it was parked overnight in the parking lot south of Kennedy Apartments. A window was broken to gain access.

March 2

A student reported that a suspicious person attempted to “grab” her as she walked by Jepson’s northeast entry at about 10:44 PM. She said she yelled and ran from the area to Crosby where a friend convinced her to call Campus Security. Officers responded but did not locate a subject matching the description in the area. The student reported the the subject did not touch her, say anything, or follow her. Campus Security  reviewed cameras near the northeast entry but did not observe the subject. The subject was described as a white male, in his 40’s, wearing a white beanie cap and dark jacket.

A student’s vehicle was broken into near Corkery. It is unknown at this time if any items are missing.

A student reported his phone missing from a room in Campion Hall.

March 1

A window on a student’s vehicle was found broken while parked in the 700 block of East Sinto. Nothing was found missing.

A student reported a suspicious white male in his 30’s attempting to sell a ring to her near Tilford. Security verified he was not the same subject in the Burch incident.

February 28

A student reported the theft of a bathing suit from her room at Coughlin Hall.

February 27

A student reported a suspicious person following her near Burch Apartments (see previous posts).

A vehicle was stolen from in front of a student’s non-campus residence in the 800 block of East Baldwin. It was later recovered in the Valley.

This individual is a person of interest in regards to suspicious behavior in the area of the Burch Apartments and Martin Center.  If you happen to see him on campus, GU Security would like to talk to him. Please call 313-2222.