Notification of a Criminal Incident
11/15/09 - Armed Robbery
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.
This is not a UW Alert message. For more information regarding UW Alert, visit www.uwalert.org
On Sunday November 15, 2009 at approximately 6:15 p.m., three students walking northbound on Cowlitz Road towards Lincoln Way and Terry-Lander Hall on the University of Washington Seattle campus, were approached by two male suspects. One of the suspects pulled a black handgun, pointed it at the victims, and robbed them of their laptop computers and other personal property. A female suspect, who appeared to be serving as a lookout near the intersection of Lincoln Way and Cowlitz Road, yelled at the male suspects to hurry up. The suspects then fled on foot in a northwest direction.
Officers conducted an area check but found nothing. This incident is being investigated by the University of Washington Police Department under incident number 09-002215. If you have any additional information about this crime, please 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.
