05-11-18 Robbery

On Friday, May 11, 2018, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the University of Washington Police Department responded to a reported robbery on the southwest corner of the Hughes Penthouse Theater on the UW campus. The initial call to the police department was received from a witness who observed the victim and another man in a physical fight and intervened, which caused the male suspect to run off. The victim also left the area.

UWPD officers arrived and spoke to the witness, who described the victim, who was later found in a nearby parking lot.

The victim, who is not affiliated with the UW, said he was walking near the Hughes Penthouse Theater when he was jumped by two men. He said the men punched him, took his black CDG shoes, BAPE camo jacket, and approximately $160 in cash.  The suspects left the area northbound away from campus. The victim sustained contusion to his face, near his left eye, scratches to left side of his forehead, left palm and right elbow. The victim refused any medical treatment at the scene.

The suspects were described as two men, both about 6 feet tall, very thin and in their 20s. The victim believes he has seen the suspects before in another city. UWPD officers checked the area, but were unable to locate the suspects.

If you witnessed this incident or have additional information about this crime or suspects, please call the University of Washington Police Department at 206-543-3911. The case report number for this incident is 2018-18373.

To report a crime in progress or other suspicious activities or persons, call 911.
Crime Prevention Tips for Similar Incidents:

* Remain calm and do what the person demands you do.
* Avoid confrontations whenever possible.
* Remove yourself from potentially dangerous situations as soon as possible.
* On campus, call Husky NightWalk: 206-685-WALK (9255) for a security guard escort to various locations on campus, 7 days a week.

If you suspect criminal activity, some helpful information to pass on to the police:
* Call 911 immediately.
* Clothing descriptors: Look for layers under the visible layer and other distinctive identifiers.
* Physical characteristics:  Describe height, weight, eyes, hair, mannerisms, scars/tattoos.
* Direction of travel (by foot or automobile): Describe the last known location of the suspect.
* Suspect vehicle description:  color, year, model, make and license plate.
* Any weapons involved.

Contact the University of Washington Police Department’s Community Engagement Unit at 206-685-1916 for additional crime prevention information.