Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Subject: [UW Safety] Timely Warning Notification of a Criminal Incident for UW Seattle
To:
This message is being sent to all students with approval of UW Police.
Timely Warning Notification of a Criminal Incident
11/1/08
Robbery
This message to members of the University community is being sent in the
interest of public safety and in compliance with federal law requiring
timely warning notification of crimes committed on or near campus.
On Saturday, November 1, 2008, at approximately 3:15 a.m., a 19 year old
male student was robbed at NE 43rd and University Way NE, Seattle. The
victim was stopped by a male suspect, who was desribed as short, 20 years
old, with a buzz haircut, wearing a black puffy jacket and a dark blue
hat. The suspect implied that he had a gun, but none was shown. The
victim handed over a small amount of cash and a couple of personal items
to the suspect. The suspect then left the area and the victim walked to
his residence hall and called police. Police checked the area of the
incident, but were unable to locate the suspect.
This incident is being investigated by the University of Washington Police
Department under incident number 08-2701. If you have any additional
information about this crime, please call the University Police at
206-685-UWPD (8973).
Prevention tips for incidents such as this:
- Walk with friends, especially late at night or early morning hours
- Be aware of your environment and alert for possible danger.
- Remove yourself from potentially dangerous situations as soon as
possible.
- Call 911 to report suspicious activity or persons to the police.
Contact the University of Washington Police Crime Prevention Unit at
206-543-9338 for additional crime prevention information.
Subject: [UW Safety] Timely Warning Notification of a Criminal Incident for UW Seattle
To:
This message is being sent to all students with approval of UW Police.
Timely Warning Notification of a Criminal Incident
11/1/08
Robbery
This message to members of the University community is being sent in the
interest of public safety and in compliance with federal law requiring
timely warning notification of crimes committed on or near campus.
On Saturday, November 1, 2008, at approximately 3:15 a.m., a 19 year old
male student was robbed at NE 43rd and University Way NE, Seattle. The
victim was stopped by a male suspect, who was desribed as short, 20 years
old, with a buzz haircut, wearing a black puffy jacket and a dark blue
hat. The suspect implied that he had a gun, but none was shown. The
victim handed over a small amount of cash and a couple of personal items
to the suspect. The suspect then left the area and the victim walked to
his residence hall and called police. Police checked the area of the
incident, but were unable to locate the suspect.
This incident is being investigated by the University of Washington Police
Department under incident number 08-2701. If you have any additional
information about this crime, please call the University Police at
206-685-UWPD (8973).
Prevention tips for incidents such as this:
- Walk with friends, especially late at night or early morning hours
- Be aware of your environment and alert for possible danger.
- Remove yourself from potentially dangerous situations as soon as
possible.
- Call 911 to report suspicious activity or persons to the police.
Contact the University of Washington Police Crime Prevention Unit at
206-543-9338 for additional crime prevention information.
