Washington University Police Department | WUPD Skip to content on campus: 314-935-5555 off campus emergency 911 Lost and Found Report a Crime Self-Defense Laptop Security How can we help? Explore police services and safety tips available to you. All services Be Aware of What’s Happening in Your Community Sign Up for Crime Alerts CRIME LOG CRIME ALERTS FIRE LOG April 18, 2026 Motor Vehicle Theft Givens Hall Overview Date/Time Reported 04/18/2026 at 10:13 PM Date/Time Occured 04/18/2026 at 6:00 PM Synopsis Complainant reports theft of electric scooter. Disposition Pending Report Number 260162 April 18, 2026 Larceny Givens Hall Overview Date/Time Reported 04/18/2026 at 10:13 PM Date/Time Occured 04/18/2026 at 6:00 PM Synopsis Complainant reports theft of bike. Disposition Pending Report Number 260162 April 15, 2026 Aggravated Assault Skinker Blvd Overview Date/Time Reported 04/15/2026 at 12:28 PM Date/Time Occured 04/15/2026 at 12:23 PM Synopsis Assisted SLMPD with an aggravated assault. Disposition Referred to SLMPD Report Number 26-04-15-015852 View All Crime Logs January 24, 2026 Security Memo – Fraud Saint Louis Overview Precautions Date/Time Occured 01/24/2026 at 2:00 AM Specifics Several parents of university students have reported receiving fraudulent phone calls from a person falsely identifying themselves as a WashU Police Department employee, stating that their student has been arrested, and requesting immediate payment of money as part of the student’s release. Response WASHU PD is investigating. Precautions • If you receive a call like this, do not provide any personal information. Simply hang up and report the incident to our police department. • If you have any questions please call us directly at 314-935-5555. • You can also report these or other incidents through the WashU Safe App. https://police.wustl.edu/police-services/washu-safe-app/ • You can also report through the WashU PD website. https://police.wustl.edu/contact/safety-and-security-concern-reporting-form/ Stay vigilant and stay safe. July 8, 2024 Security Memo – Robbery West Campus Metrolink Parking Lot Overview Precautions Date/Time Occured 07/08/2024 at 5:50 PM Specifics On July 8, 2024 at approximately 5:50 p.m., two individuals unaffiliated with the university were near the West Campus Metrolink parking lot on university property when an unknown male subject approached them and demanded the keys to their vehicle. The vehicle owner complied with this demand and the subject subsequently fled the area in the vehicle. The subject did not display or imply a weapon. No one was injured during the incident. Response The Clayton Police Department is investigating. WUPD will be conducting extra patrols in the area. Precautions • Be observant and remain alert at all times. Do not get distracted with cell phones or other electronic devices. • If you observe someone acting unusual, do not be afraid to call the Washington University Police Department at 314-935-5555 any time of the day or night. Always report suspicious persons or activity to law enforcement immediately. • Utilize the WashU campus shuttle system when possible. Shuttle information is available at washu.tripshot.com • Observe the people around you. If they are acting unusual, create space and distance between you. May 1, 2024 Security Memo-Criminal Activity Des Peres/Forest Park Parkway Overview Precautions Date/Time Occured 05/01/2024 at 10:20 PM Specifics On May 01, 2024 at approximately 10:20 p.m., a student was walking near Des Peres Ave. and Forest Park Parkway when an unknown male subject approached them, tried to engage them in conversation, and grabbed their buttocks. The unknown male subject continued to follow the victim on Waterman Blvd. and then grabbed the victim’s neck and attempted to pull the victim in between two buildings. The victim was able to run away and call 911. The victim declined medical assistance. The victim described the suspect as a 5’08” – 5’09” male with an average build wearing black pants and a black hooded sweatshirt and a white Covid mask. WUPD will be conducting extra patrols in the area. Response The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating. Precautions Be observant and remain alert at all times. Do not get distracted with cell phones or other electronic devices. • If you observe someone acting unusual, do not be afraid to call the Washington University Police Department at 314-935-5555 any time of the day or night. Always report suspicious persons or activity to law enforcement immediately. • Utilize the WashU campus shuttle system when possible. Shuttle information is available at washu.tripshot.com • Observe the people around you. If they are acting unusual, create space and distance between you. • Be extremely cautious if someone you do not know approaches you, or your vehicle, and asks for information or if someone asks to use your cell phone. • Download the WashUSafe App to receive alerts and notifications. • If you do not have a cell phone go to the nearest emergency blue light telephone. View All Crime Alerts November 19, 2025 Fire Dardick House Overview Date/Time Reported 11/19/2025 at 3:18 PM Date/Time Occured 11/19/2025 at 3:18 PM Synopsis Food caught fire in microwave. Disposition Closed Report Number 25-11-19-037888 November 9, 2025 Fire Umrath House Overview Date/Time Reported 11/09/2025 at 1:24 AM Date/Time Occured 11/09/2025 at 1:24 AM Synopsis Popcorn caught fire in a microwave. Disposition Closed Report Number 25-11-09-036479 March 18, 2025 Fire Lofts Overview Date/Time Reported 03/18/2025 at 8:45 PM Date/Time Occured 03/18/2025 at 8:45 PM Synopsis Pot caught fire on stove. Disposition Closed Report Number 25-03-18-007121 View All Fire Logs View Clery Reports & Logs Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! @WashUPolice Stay up-to-date with WUPD! Follow us today! More Details The Latest from WashU Police View all announcements In an effort to better serve the Washington University in St. Louis community, the Washington University Police Department is sending text message surveys after some service calls. The surveys are short... More Details WashU PD Staff Years Assisting WU Community Calls for Service in 2025 Campus Blue Lights