Notification of a Criminal Incident
11/28/09 - Armed Robbery
University of Washington, 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.
This is not a UW Alert message. For more information regarding UW Alert, visit www.uwalert.org
On Saturday November 28, 2009 at approximately 8:20 p.m., two non-UW students were approached by five male suspects at the intersection of N.E. Pacific St. and 15th Ave, N.E. One of the victims said that one of the suspects showed her a black handgun tucked into his waistband. The suspects robbed the victims of an iPhone and $140.00 cash. The suspects then fled on foot in an eastbound direction. Neither of the victims was injured.
Officers conducted an area check but found nothing. This incident is being investigated by the Seattle Police Department under incident number 09-413443. Anyone having additional information regarding this case is asked to call the Seattle Police Department at 206-625-5011.
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.
Contact the University of Washington Police Crime Prevention Unit at 206-543-9338 for additional crime prevention information.
