Timely Warning Notification of a Criminal Incident
04/14/09
Suspect in University District Assault Arrested
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 Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 8:13 p.m., a female UW student was assaulted at the intersection
of University Way, N.E. and N.E. 41st Street. The perpetrator asked her for twenty dollars,
was refused and asked for the money a second time. After the second refusal, the suspect punched
the victim in the face. The suspect then fled the scene but was located by a UWPD officer a few
blocks away. The suspect was detained, positively identified by a witness, and subsequently
arrested by Seattle Police and booked into King County jail. The victim was treated at the
scene by medics.
Prevention tips for incidents such as this:
* Avoid confrontations whenever possible
* Remove yourself from potentially dangerous situations as soon as possible.
* Be aware of your surroundings.
* Call 911 when you believe a confrontation is escalating.
Contact the University of Washington Police Crime Prevention Unit at 206-543-9338 for additional
crime prevention information.
