From stalking to missing persons, 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.

Friday, July 3

Officers received a report of spray-painted graffiti on Terry Hall. The estimated damage is $50.

MONDAY, JULY 6

Authorities responded to a report of stalking at Suzzallo library. The victim called from the women’s restroom and claimed that the suspect was waiting outside the door. Officers did not find the suspect upon arrival but later made contact with the individual via telephone. The victim told the suspect that she did not want him to contact her in the future, and authorities advised her on the process of obtaining a protection order.

Tuesday, July 7

Police received a report of skeletal remains brought to the Burke Museum by an individual who had been hiking in the Wenatchee National Forest. While the witness at the museum believes the aged remains are not part of criminal activity, state guidelines led officers to collect the objects to send to the King County Medical Examiner.

Wednesday, July 8

Officers conducting a walkthrough of Lander Hall found a male sleeping in the TV lounge on the first floor. The individual showed authorities his student ID but said that he did not reside in the building. The suspect was read a criminal trespass warning, advised that he is subject to arrest if he returns to the building, and was escorted from the premises.

Thursday, July 9

An individual being transported by a family member to the UW Medical Center (UWMC) to be treated for a mental illness exited the vehicle and left the area. After the individual was reported as missing, officers found the victim at her residence in a stable condition and removed her name from the missing person file.

Saturday, July 11

Officers received reports that an individual was sending text messages to her friends that indicated she needed help. The individual was located at the Ceramic and Metal Arts Building and was involuntarily committed to the UWMC after officers found that she had a history of mental illness and did not appear to be capable of caring for herself.

The UWPD provides the information for this column.

Reach Arts Editor Lexie Krell at news@dailyuw.com.