May 11, 2000

The following incidents were reported to University Police from May 1-7. 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.

Crime Alert

On Thursday, May 4, a student reported that a carjacker struck her as she got out of her Ford Explorer, which she had just parked near the Psychology Building. The man pushed her back into her car, beat her and started to drive off. The student was able to escape from the car; the carjacker took her vehicle, along with her purse, laptop computer, cell phone and books.

University Police recommend that members of the campus community take the following precautions: avoid walking alone when possible, report any suspicious people or activity, avoid unnecessary risks and contact University Police for a security escort when needed. Anyone with any information that might assist in the investigation of this incident is asked to call the police at 935-5555.

May 1

3:59 p.m. -- A student reported the theft of a mountain bike, valued at $1,030, from an unlocked storage closet in the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house.

University Police also responded to 18 additional theft reports, two false fire alarms, and one report each of attempted forcible entry, assault, burglary, property damage, telephone harassment and trespassing.

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