Washburn University Police Department
Awareness Notification Bulletin
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 the Washburn University Police Department is advising the campus community of:
Robbery
Washburn University Police and Topeka Police are investigating a robbery of an individual. As reported by the victim, the victim was walking in the area of 17th and Washburn on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at approximately 9:15 p.m. when a person who had been following the victim on foot grabbed the victim’s cellphone and took it. As the victim attempted to leave the area the suspect threatened to spray the victim with “mace”.
The victim was not harmed, and the suspect ran from the area to the east.
The suspect is described as a white female in dark clothing with pink accents, dyed blond hair, 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighing around 200 pounds.
If you have any information regarding this incident contact the Washburn Police Department at (785) 670-1300.
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Washburn University Police Department
Awareness Notification Bulletin
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 the Washburn University Police Department is advising the campus community of:
Aggravated Assault
On December 11, 2024, at approximately 11:20 a.m., Washburn University Police were notified of an aggravated assault. The victim reported that while he was in a vehicle at 17th and Washburn an unknown person pointed a rifle at him from a vehicle heading eastbound on 17th Street. The suspects were described as three black males wearing masks and driving a gold-colored car.
If you have any information regarding this incident contact the Washburn Police Department at (785) 670-1300.
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Washburn University Police Department
Awareness Notification Bulletin
On March 4th, at approximately 9:30 PM two students walking in the 1900 block of SW MacVicar Street (near Parking Lot #7) reported being hit by airsoft pellets or similar projectiles. The pellets were believed to have come from a red passenger car with at least one male occupant. The vehicle was travelling southbound on MacVicar at the time. There were no serious injuries reported.
Washburn University Police are investigating this incident as a battery.
If you have any information regarding this incident contact the Washburn Police Department at (785) 670-1300.
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Washburn University Police Department
Awareness Notification Bulletin
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 the Washburn University Police Department is advising the campus community of:
Aggravated Burglary Aggravated Battery
On September 21, 2023, at 2 p.m. Washburn University Police responded to a reported aggravated battery and aggravated burglary at Lincoln Hall, 1801 SW Washburn Ave. The victims reported being assaulted by three males who were believed to be the guests of another resident.
The suspects are three black males, one was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black pants. The second suspect was wearing a blue and red striped shirt and black pants. The third suspect was wearing a black t-shirt and unknown pants.
The suspects were last seen leaving Lincoln Hall in a silver SUV.
If you have any information regarding this incident contact the Washburn Police Department at (785) 670-1300.
Why are you receiving this Timely Warning?
Timely Warnings are issued to the Washburn community for any of the following reasons:
- To seek assistance in the investigation of a crime.
- To aid in the prevention of similar crimes.
- To alert the Washburn community about criminal incidents reported on campus.
GET IN TOUCH WITH Washburn Police
Washburn Police
Morgan Hall, Room 135
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone
Ph: 785.670.1300
Ext: 1300 (on campus)
WUPD is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
