From fraud to graffiti, 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.

Monday, June 22

Officers responded to a complaint of spray-painted graffiti on a retaining wall by the UW Botany Greenhouse. The estimated damage of the vandalism is $590. Further graffiti found on the wall of a parking garage at UW Tower is estimated to cost $250 to remove.

Authorities responded to a man showering in a kitchen in the Hec Edmundson Pavilion. The individual was given a written warning for trespassing and left the area.

Police arrived at Suzzallo Library after a suspect wearing bloody clothing entered the building and reportedly took a phone out of a bystander’s hand to prevent the individual from calling 911. The victim declined to press charges. The suspect was trespassed from all UW libraries and admitted to gang activity.

A suspect stole the wallet of an individual studying near the information desk in Odegaard Library. The victim left her belongings unattended to use the restroom and returned to find her wallet missing at an estimated loss of $190.

Tuesday, June 23

Authorities approached two people sitting next to a vent in the central parking garage. The individuals said they were homeless, and the officers informed them they could not stay in the garage overnight. One suspect was arrested at the scene for a misdemeanor warrant but was released because of overcrowding at the Kent Police Department. Authorities released both suspects without further incident.

An unknown person gained access to an individual’s debit-card information and made three fraudulent charges. The victim checked his account balance and was informed by his bank it was $0. Authorities at the Japanese Embassy advised him to cancel the card and file a report with police.

Wednesday, June 24

Officers responded to a fight at the UW Human Resources building to find the victim in what appeared to be an intoxicated state. After displaying uncooperative and aggressive behavior, the individual was involuntarily committed for a mental evaluation.

Tuesday, June 30

Authorities received a report of a robbery at the Bank of America in the 4700 block of the Ave. This incident is part of a series of bank robberies that have occurred in the Seattle area during the past weeks and is being investigated by the FBI.

The UW Police Department provides the information for this column.

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