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Crime Log

Burglary

3/2/08 – Funger Hall – time unknown – case closed

University Police Department officers responded to a report of broken glass in the building. A suspect had broken the glass of a door in order to break into an office. UPD contacted the occupant of the office and determined that a laptop had been stolen. Metropolitan Police Department crime technicians came to the scene to look for physical evidence, and Facilities Management was contacted to repair the door.
No suspects or witnesses

Destruction

3/02/08 – Thurston Hall – 12:10 a.m. – case closed

A UPD officer on patrol in the residence hall found a hole in a wall. It appeared that someone had punched through the structure, causing the damage.
No suspects or witnesses

Disorderly Conduct

2/29/08 – City Hall – 10:19 p.m. – case closed

UPD responded to a report of balloons being thrown out the window of a residence hall. By the time officers responded, no other balloons were being thrown.
No suspects or witnesses

3/1/08 – 2100 Block of H Street – 12:29 a.m. – case closed

UPD responded to a verbal dispute between two male students on H Street. One individual was sitting in a car honking his horn while a man got in a taxi in front of him. The subject entering the taxi then threw a water bottle at the driver’s windshield. The driver then got out of his car, and a dispute ensued.
Referred to Student Judicial Services

Hit & Run

2/29/08 – 20th and F streets – 11:05 p.m. – case closed

A complainant told UPD that he was driving on F Street when he attempted to make a left turn on to 20th Street. Another vehicle ran a red light at the intersection, forcing the complainant to swerve his vehicle into a parked car. The driver who ran the red light did not stop after the accident occurred.
Public space incident

Liquor Law Violation

2/29/08 – Ivory Tower – 3:47 a.m. – case closed

UPD responded to a call of an intoxicated individual. Officers found the male individual unconscious in his room and contacted EMeRG. The individual regained consciousness as EMeRG took him from the room, and he was transported to GW Hospital for further medical attention.
Referred to SJS

3/1/08 – Public Property on Campus – 2:55 a.m. – case closed

UPD officers on patrol observed an intoxicated male individual who was having a difficult time walking. Officers assessed his condition, and the subject, who was unaffiliated with GW, was taken to GW Hospital for further medical attention.
No further action

Sex Abuse

2/28/08 – 5:30 a.m. – 2600 Block of K Street – case closed

A female complainant reported to UPD that she was grabbed from behind by two male individuals who attempted to rob her while walking on K Street. She told the individuals she didn’t have anything of value on her person. When officers arrived, she said the two men had fondled her before letting her go.
No identifiable suspects

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