Notification of a Criminal Incident
10/09/09 - Arrest of Individual in Residential Burglary - 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 notification of crimes committed on or near campus.
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On Friday, October 9th, 2009, at approximately 4:45 a.m., North Precinct Seattle Police officers responded to a report of a burglary in a UW fraternity house. While conducting an area check, officers observed a male matching the suspect description in the area of N.E. 45th Street and University Way, N.E. The suspect was positively identified and found to be in possession of 12 iPods at the time of arrest. The suspect was arrested without incident and booked into King County Jail for investigation of burglary.
This case is being investigated by the Seattle Police Department under case number 2009-356324. Anyone having information regarding this incident or similar incidents is asked to call the Seattle Police Department at 206-625-5011.
Prevention tips for incidents such as this:
- Call 911 immediately to report suspicious activity or persons to the police.
- Avoid confrontations with suspects if possible.
- Secure all doors and windows to prevent unauthorized entry.
Contact the University of Washington Police Crime Prevention Unit at 206-543-9338 for additional crime prevention information.
