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Crime log: Male student reports extortion after exchanging sensitive photos online

Destruction of Property, False Fire Alarm

Various Locations
2/25/2023 – Multiple
Open Case

GW Police Department officers responded to multiple fire alarm activations. Shortly after, officers located the female subject responsible for the activations and damage to a fire alarm pull station.

– Case open.

Extortion

Thurston Hall
2/26/2023 – 1:53 a.m.
Open Case

A male student reported that he befriended an unknown female subject via Instagram. After exchanging sensitive photos, the unknown subject threatened to release the photos and harm the male student if he didn’t pay them.

– Case open.

Theft II/Other

University Yard (Breezeway)
2/26/2023 – 1:00-7:13 p.m.
Open Case

A female student reported her electric scooter stolen.

– Case open.

Public Drunkenness

Duquès Hall
2/26/2023 – 8:53 p.m.
Closed Case

GWPD officers responded to a report of an intoxicated female student. EMeRG officials responded and performed an assessment, then transported her to the GW Hospital for further treatment.

– Referred to the Division for Student Affairs.

Traffic Accident: Hit-and-Run

Public Property on Campus (2400 Block of H Street NW)
2/27/2023 – 5:00 p.m.
Open Case

A female student reported damage to her car after being involved in a hit-and-run.

– Case open.

Theft II/Other

University Yard (Breezeway)
2/27/2023 – 6:50 p.m.
Open Case

A male student reported his electric scooter stolen.

– Case open.

Fraud 1D/Fraud

Shenkman Hall
3/1/2023 – 6:37 p.m.
Open Case

A female student reported being the victim of fraud after attempting to purchase concert tickets online.

– Case open.

– Compiled by Peyton Gallant.

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