May 18, 2000

The following incidents were reported to University Police from May 8-14. 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 update

University Police were notified Saturday by police in Albuquerque, N.M., that the suspect wanted in the May 4 carjacking involving a student near the Psychology Building was arrested there driving the stolen 1991 Ford Explorer. He has been charged with robbery, attempted kidnapping and motor vehicle theft and is awaiting extradition by St. Louis County police. The recovered vehicle was in good condition. Three passengers in the vehicle also were charged with receiving and transferring stolen property, police said.

May 12

10:36 a.m. -- An employee stated that someone stole a VCR, DVD player and a padlock securing the items from a room in Sever Hall. The loss was estimated at $1,100.

University Police also responded to 12 additional reports of theft, seven reports of property damage, three false fire alarms, and one report each of harassment, burglary, motor vehicle theft, a suspicious person, trespassing and an auto accident.

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