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Crime log: Student’s PlayStation console stolen in Fulbright Hall

Sexual Assault, Stalking

Off Campus
Multiple – Multiple
Closed Case

A female student reported to the GW Police Department that a man unaffiliated with University stalked her on multiple occasions and sexually assaulted her at an off-campus location.

– Off-campus incident.

Robbery/Fear

Off Campus
2/8/2019 – 1:30 a.m.
Closed Case

Two female students reported to local authorities in Florence, Italy that they were victims of a robbery while enrolled in a GW study abroad program. Florence police are investigating the incident and contacted GWPD to notify the University.

– Off-campus incident.

Fondling, Simple Assault, Destruction of Property/Vandalism

Public Property on Campus (600 Block of 22nd Street NW)
2/13/2019 – Unknown
Closed Case

The victim did not file a police report but reported an incident of fondling to a campus security authority. There is limited information about the event.

– No further action.

Harassment (Verbal or Written)

Public Property on Campus (2100 Block of H Street NW)
2/16/2019 – 4:01 p.m.
Closed Case

A female student reported to GWPD that she was verbally harassed by a man unaffiliated with the University while standing outside of District House.

– No identifiable suspect.

Robbery Pick Pocket/Larceny, Credit Card Fraud
2200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Sweetgreen)
2/22/2019 – 1:15 to 2 p.m.
Closed Case

A female student reported to GWPD that her wallet was taken from her purse while left unattended. She later noticed that three unauthorized purchases of $125 each were made with her credit card.

– No suspect or witnesses.

Simple Assault (Dating Violence)

Lafayette Hall
2/24/2019 – 7:45 p.m.
Closed Case

A female student reported that she was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend. There is limited information about the nature of the assault.

– Referred to the Office of Enrollment and the Student Experience.

Attempted Fraud

West Hall
Unknown – Unknown
Closed Case

A male student reported that he was the victim of fraud. The student received a phone call from an unknown subject in China who tried to get him to transfer money, but the student did not pay. The student also notified local police in China.

– No suspects or witnesses.

Theft II/From Building

Fulbright Hall
2/20/2019 to 2/21/2019 – Unknown
Closed Case

A student reported that his PlayStation game console was stolen after it was left overnight in the TV lounge.

– No suspects or witnesses.
– Compiled by Valerie Yurk

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