09/02/09
Attempted Robbery - Seattle Campus
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On 9/02/09 at 12:40 p.m., UW Police responded to what was reported as an altercation involving two males outside Architecture Hall on Stevens Way. Upon arrival, officers determined the incident was actually an attempted strong-armed robbery of a UW student, with the suspect fleeing in the direction of University Way via N.E. 40th St. UW Police Officers located and detained a suspect at Campus Parkway and University Way N.E., who was then positively identified by the victim. The suspect was arrested and transported to jail. The victim was not injured during this incident.
This incident was assigned by the University Police Department under case number 09-001726.
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.
* 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.
