Timely Warning Notification of a Criminal Incident
04/08/09
Robbery - Seattle Campus
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 April 8, 2009, at approximately 10:55 p.m., a female student was walking in the area of N.E. 41st Street and 11th Ave N.E. when she was attacked from behind by two or three female suspects. The victim was knocked to the ground and her backpack containing a laptop computer and her wallet was stolen. The suspects then fled northbound on 11th Ave. N.E.
This incident is being investigated by the Seattle Police Department under incident number 2009-119089. If you have any additional information about this crime please call the Seattle Police Department at 206-625-5011.
Prevention tips for incidents such as this:
* Be aware of your environment and alert for possible danger.
* Remove yourself from potentially dangerous situations as soon as possible.
* Walk with a group.
* Call 911 to report suspicious activity or persons to the police.
* 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 or the North Precinct's Crime Prevention Coordinator at 206-684-7711 for additional crime prevention information.
