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Crime log: Staff report vandalism in Gelman Library bathrooms

Unlawful Entry

Media and Public Affairs Building
12/21/2022 – 11:18 p.m.
Closed Case

During routine patrol, GW Police Department officers observed a previously barred male subject in a classroom and issued an updated bar notice.

– Subject arrested.

Theft II/From Building

Ross Hall
1/03/2023 – Unknown
Closed Case

A male staff member reported stolen money from a thank you card left in a classroom over winter break.

– No suspects or witnesses.

Theft II/From Building

Science and Engineering Hall
1/03/2023 – 2:30 p.m.
Closed Case

A female contractor reported her cell phone was stolen from the SEH lobby, which she had left unattended on the lobby desk prior to the theft.

– No suspects or witnesses.

Misdemeanor Sex Abuse

I Street Mall
1/05/2023 – 11:00 p.m.
Closed Case

Metropolitan Police Department officers requested GWPD assistance with an incident of misdemeanor sexual abuse by an unknown male subject involving a non-GW-affiliated female victim.

– Referred to MPD.

Destruction of Property/Vandalism

Gelman Library
1/11/2023 – Unknown
Open Case

Staff reported vandalism stating “F Israel” in small lettering in a men’s bathroom stall on the seventh floor during routine cleaning.

– Case open.

Destruction of Property/Vandalism

Mitchell Hall (7-Eleven Store)
1/11/2023 – 7:43 p.m.
Open Case

GWPD officers responded to a report of destruction of property by an unknown male subject. When officers arrived on the scene, a female delivery driver reported the subject became agitated and damaged a display case.

– Case open.

Destruction of Property/Vandalism

Gelman Library
1/11/2023 – Unknown
Open Case

Staff reported they found vandalism in a men’s bathroom stall on the sixth floor during routine cleaning, including expletives condemning a GW fraternity. GWPD officers are withholding the name of the fraternity while the investigation remains open.

– Case open.

– Compiled by Peyton Gallant.

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