From vandalism-by-sharpie to graffiti at the art gallery, this weekly crime blotter aims to inform readers about offenses on and surrounding campus. While in-depth articles may be written about specific incidents, this column provides a brief overview of recent crimes that impact the UW community.

Tuesday, May 26

Police found unintelligible graffiti on the corner of the Henry Art Gallery. The damage is estimated to be $50. Authorities also discovered spray paint on a wall of the W-45 parking garage the same day with an estimated damage of $300.

Wednesday, May 27

Officers found spray-painted graffiti on the side of Schmitz Hall with an estimated damage of $150.

A woman reported that a co-worker struck her on the shoulder with his elbow in retaliation of a harassment complaint the victim previously made. The suspect said the incident was an accident.

Officers responded to the Union Bay Wildlife Area after receiving a report of a dead goose. The animal had a bullet wound from a small-caliber gun and was turned over to Seattle Animal Control and the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Authorities were not able to locate a suspect.

Thursday, May 28

Someone used a marker to write on the sign of an anti-abortion demonstrator during a protest in Red Square. The suspect was followed and identified by the complainant, and charges are pending upon further investigation.

Seattle police officers responded to a fraternity house in the 4500 block of 18th Avenue Northeast after a 22-year-old man, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, fell from a third-story window ledge. Medics provided emergency care to the victim, who sustained serious injuries. His current condition is not known.

Friday, May 29

Police received a report that a de-humidifier was missing from Loew Hall. The cost of the stolen device is estimated at $1,300.

A student returned from the restroom in Suzzallo Library to find her backpack missing. Officers found the backpack and its contents in the Gerberding Hall stairwell without the victim’s wallet, which was in the bag. The estimated loss is $60.

Citizens notified authorities of a fight in an alley near the 5200 block between 16th and 17th avenues northeast. Officers stopped three individuals and found a stolen checkbook on the person of one of the suspects. The owner of the checkbook was contacted and believes it was stolen during a party at his residence.

The UW Police Department and the Seattle Police Department’s online blotter provided the information for this column. The online blotter represents a sampling of the hundreds of incidents the SPD responds to each day.

Reach editorial assistant Lexie Krell at news@dailyuw.com.

Sidebar Information:

The 60-day crime log with basic details about cases handled by the UWPD can be found at washington.edu/admin/police/statistics_reports/.