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Crime Log

Theft

Old Main
5/29/14 – 10 a.m.
Case closed
A staff member reported that $20 was stolen from her pocketbook, but could not identify a suspect.
– No suspects or witnesses

Simple Assault

20th and E streets
5/30/14 – Noon
A pedestrian not affiliated with the University reported being smacked in the back of the head by passing bicyclist. The victim described the suspect as a gray-bearded, African-American man in his forties, who was riding an orange bicycle.
– Referred to Metropolitan Police Department

Harassment

Off campus
Case closed
5/30/14 – 4 p.m.
A staff member reported receiving unwanted phone calls from a caller she did not know. She had her phone service provider block further calls from the number.
– Off campus incident

Theft I

Duquès
5/30/14 – 7 p.m.
Case closed
A student reported that her laptop was missing when she returned to it. She had left it unattended.
– No suspects or witnesses

Simple Assault

600 block of 23rd St.
5/31/14 – 2 a.m.
Case closed
A student walking down the street reported being shoved by a man wearing a pink sweater. UPD stopped the assailant, who was not affiliated with GW, and barred him from campus. The victim did not want to press charges.
– Referred to MPD

Liquor Law Violation

Media and Public Affairs building
5/31/14 – 3 a.m.
Case closed
University Police Department officers found an intoxicated individual not affiliated with GW on the building grounds. D.C. Fire and EMS transported him to GW Hospital.
– No further action

Liquor Law Violation

2600 block of Virginia Ave.
6/03/14 – 9 p.m.
Case closed
UPD noticed an individual who seemed intoxicated outside the Hall on Virginia Avenue. UPD assessed, released and barred the subject from campus.
– Subject barred

Compiled by Zaid Shoorbajee

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