09/29/09 - Robberies - 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.
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On September 29th, 2009 at approximately 1:25 a.m., North Precinct Seattle Police officers responded to a call of a strong armed robbery in the 2000 block of N.E. 45th Street. A female victim, not affiliated with the University, was walking when two male suspects in a dark sedan pulled up and demanded the victim's property. They took items and headed northbound in their vehicle. SPD conducted an area search but found nothing.
This case is being investigated by the Seattle Police Department under case number 2009-343864. Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to call the Seattle Police Department at 206-625-5011.
Also on September 29, at 2:40 a.m., a male victim, not affiliated with the University, was approached by three male suspects in the 4200 block of University Way, N.E. The suspects displayed a knife and demanded the victim's property. They took items and fled northbound on University Way, N.E. in a dark colored SUV. SPD conducted an area search and found nothing.
This case is being investigated by the University of Washington Police Department under case number 09-001882. Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to call the University of Washington Police Department at 206-685-8973.
Prevention tips for incidents such as this:
- Call 911 to report suspicious activity or persons to the police.
- Avoid confrontations with suspects if possible.
- Be aware of your environment and alert for possible danger.
- Remove yourself from potentially dangerous situations as soon as possible.
- Walk in groups whenever possible.
Contact the University of Washington Police Crime Prevention Unit at 206-543-9338 for additional crime prevention information.
