Date: Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 5:46 PM
Subject: [UW Safety] Warning Notification of a Criminal Incident (November 14, 2008)
To:
This message is being sent to all Students with the approval of the UW Police Department.
Timely Warning Notification of a Criminal Incident November 14, 2008 Strong Armed 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 Friday, November 14, 2008, at approximately 10:45 p.m., a UW student was the victim of an attempted robbery at the corner of N.E. 45th St. and 16th Ave N.E.. The suspect, a female with long straight blonde hair, approached the victim and attempted to steal her purse. The victim wrestled with the suspect, they separated, and the victim ran into a nearby house for safety. The suspect then took off running in a northbound direction. The suspect was wearing a black puffy jacket with fur around the hood. The victim was not injured.
This incident is being investigated by the Seattle Police Department under incident number 08-428310. If you have any additional information about this crime, please call the Seattle Police at (206) 625-5011.
Prevention tips for incidents such as this:
* Avoid confrontations whenever possible.
* Remove yourself from potentially dangerous situations as soon as possible.
* Call 911 when you believe a confrontation is escalating.
* Walk with friends if possible.
* Call Husky NightWalk: 206-685-WALK (9255) for a security guard escort to various locations on campus and within a one-mile radius off campus. The hours of operation for these uniformed guards are 6:00pm-2:00am, 7 days week.
Contact the University of Washington Police Crime Prevention Unit at 206-543-9338 for
additional crime prevention information.
Subject: [UW Safety] Warning Notification of a Criminal Incident (November 14, 2008)
To:
This message is being sent to all Students with the approval of the UW Police Department.
Timely Warning Notification of a Criminal Incident November 14, 2008 Strong Armed 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 Friday, November 14, 2008, at approximately 10:45 p.m., a UW student was the victim of an attempted robbery at the corner of N.E. 45th St. and 16th Ave N.E.. The suspect, a female with long straight blonde hair, approached the victim and attempted to steal her purse. The victim wrestled with the suspect, they separated, and the victim ran into a nearby house for safety. The suspect then took off running in a northbound direction. The suspect was wearing a black puffy jacket with fur around the hood. The victim was not injured.
This incident is being investigated by the Seattle Police Department under incident number 08-428310. If you have any additional information about this crime, please call the Seattle Police at (206) 625-5011.
Prevention tips for incidents such as this:
* Avoid confrontations whenever possible.
* Remove yourself from potentially dangerous situations as soon as possible.
* Call 911 when you believe a confrontation is escalating.
* Walk with friends if possible.
* Call Husky NightWalk: 206-685-WALK (9255) for a security guard escort to various locations on campus and within a one-mile radius off campus. The hours of operation for these uniformed guards are 6:00pm-2:00am, 7 days week.
Contact the University of Washington Police Crime Prevention Unit at 206-543-9338 for
additional crime prevention information.
