October 8, 1998
The following incidents were reported to University Police from Sept. 28 - Oct. 4.. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This release is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at rescomp.wustl.edu/~wupd.
Sept. 28
5:52 p.m. -- A fire was reported in a dining room at the Alumni House. A staff member extinguished the flames, which began when Sterno cans used to warm serving dishes caught linen tablecloths on fire.
Oct. 2
1:16 p.m. -- A student reported the theft of a bicycle valued at $690 from the rack on the northeast corner of Simon Hall.
University Police also responded to four additional reports of theft, one additional report of fire, five reports of vandalism and a false fire alarm.
Crime Alert
At 9:15 a.m. Oct. 3, a female resident of Eliot Residence Hall was using a shower in the eighth-floor restroom when she noticed a black male wearing dark clothing in the shower area of the restroom. The student screamed and the man hid in a stall and then fled the area. The student immediately contacted University Police. The suspect did not say anything, nor approach the student. University Police urge all members of the campus community to be aware of their surroundings at all times and to report suspicious activities and/or persons at 935-5555 or by blue light phone.
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