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Crime log: Female student sexually assaulted in West Hall

Theft II/From Building

Somers Hall
Unknown – Unknown
Closed Case

A staff member reported to the GW Police Department that an unknown subject stole the lock from the rooftop hatch door of Somers Hall. Officers are unsure of how long the lock has been missing.

– No suspects or witnesses.

Harassment (Verbal or Written)

814 20th St. NW (Building XX)
Multiple – Multiple
Open Case

A staff member reported to GWPD that another female staff member was receiving unwanted, harassing letters at her office address. There is limited information about the content of the letters.

– Case open.

Unlawful Entry

Mitchell Hall (7-Eleven Store)
2/3/2019 – 2:58 a.m.
Closed Case

GWPD responded to a report that a male subject unaffiliated with GW was shoplifting. Upon arrival, an employee told officers that they discovered the subject was not stealing. Officers discovered the male subject had been previously barred, issued him an updated bar notice and escorted him off University property.

– Subject barred.

Theft II/From Building, Credit Card Fraud

Academic Center
2/4/2019 – 4:45 p.m.
Open Case

A staff member reported to GWPD that her wallet was stolen from 801 22nd St. NW. She told officers that she noticed multiple unauthorized charges on one of her credit cards.

– Case open.

Public Drunkenness

Public Property On Campus (700 Block of 21st Street NW)
2/4/2019 – 6:17 p.m.
Closed Case

GWPD responded to a report of a “sick person” outside of Corcoran Hall near the Textile Museum. Officers arrived and encountered an intoxicated individual unaffiliated with GW. EMeRG responded, evaluated the male subject and cleared him. After the assessment, GWPD instructed him to leave the area.

– No further action.

Traffic Accident: Hit and Run
Public Property on Campus (800 Block of 21st Street NW)
2/5/2019 – 2:30 a.m.
Closed Case

GWPD received a report of damage to the driver’s side mirror of a GW-owned white van parked on the 21st Street side of the Marvin Center.

– No suspects or witnesses.

Credit Card Fraud/Fraud

Various Locations
Multiple – Multiple
Open Case

GWPD received a report from a female student that she noticed several unauthorized charges on her GWorld account.

– Case open.

Sexual Assault

West Hall
Multiple – Multiple
Open Case

GWPD received a report from a female student that she was sexually assaulted in her residence hall room by a male subject who was not affiliated with GW. The student declined to file a report with the Metropolitan Police Department.

– Case open.
– Compiled by Valerie Yurk.

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