Campus Security & Public Safety

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