Campus Crime Log: 10/8/2021 – 10/22/2021

by R.J. HUNT
Editor

The following events were reported by WCC Public Safety between Oct. 8 and Oct. 22.

Warning: The following may be harmful and traumatizing for some audiences.

Larceny

Oct. 8 – Three young men entered campus on an AATA bus and when walking through Lot 1entered an unlocked vehicle stealing a wallet with cash up to $100 dollars as well as credit cards. Public safety has identified all three subjects using video evidence from the bus as well as campus cameras. This case is being referred to the prosecutors office for review.

Hit and Run

Oct. 19 – A student hit a sign on campus with their car and left the scene without reporting it. This was classified as “leaving the scene of a property damage accident” which is a crime. Public safety found the vehicle and the student a short time later. The student’s car had minor damage to the front end and the sign needs to be replaced. Public safety referred the student to the appropriate school administrator for resolution.

Sexual Assault

Oct. 19 – A reported incident in the community park, sometime between 3:20-5:30pm where a female student was approached by a suspect described as a black male 20-30 yrs old, muscular medium build, 6’ tall wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and a face covering. The victim reported being grabbed by the wrist and pulled toward the suspect who then groped her briefly before she pulled away and he released her. This incident is still under investigation.

Safety Tips

Lock your vehicles
Check your vehicle for damage before and after you park.
Do not leave the scene of an accident.
Report any suspicious activity to public safety including: individuals appearing to pay unusually close to buildings or objects beyond a casual or professional interest; unusual items or situations such as odd packages, open windows, or unusually parked vehicles; people asking potentially compromising questions such as how security procedures work or when shifts change.