South Puget Sound Community College

College Security Alerts

Security alerts are issued when there is an incident or an identified security risk that may affect our college community or facilities. Report suspicious activity to the Security Office (Bldg. 25, Room 104) at 596-5299. Thank you for your cooperation.

April 17, 2007

This morning at approximately 11:05 a.m., the security office received a telephone call from an instructor. The instructor reported that a student was accosted by a male as she entered campus on foot from the Crosby entrance. The suspect grabbed the victim’s backpack and asked the victim for some money. The student got away and reported the incident to her instructor. Security officers and law enforcement responded to the area. A person matching the description was detained by law enforcement, however was released a short time later, who according to the victim was not the correct person.

The suspect as described by the witness is:
Male
5’-5” to 5’-8”
20 to 25 years old
Black
Wearing a 3/4 length black leather coat with hood, black pants and white tennis shoes.
Anyone observing anything suspicious is encouraged to contact Security immediately at 596-5299 or in Bldg. 25 Room 104.

April 4, 2007

CRIME ALERT Some time in the early morning of 04/04/07
two vehicle were broken into in different parking lots on campus. The subjects gained entry to the vehicles by punching the locks. Numerous items were taken including two rifles and personal identification. The Olympia Police Department was called and a report was taken.
WHEN PARKING YOUR VEHICLE
Please remember to lock all doors and close windows when leaving your vehicle. Do not leave valuables out in plain sight. Do not leave purses or wallets in plain sight even if there is little of value inside. At night, if possible, park in a well lit and open area.
WHEN LEAVING YOUR OFFICE OR CLASS ROOM
Lock all doors and windows. Open shades. This takes away concealment from a burglar. Keep your area tidy. Clutter makes it more difficult to tell if a burglary has occurred. Report all lock malfunctions to Security immediately. Your cooperation will help prevent future incidents. If you see anything suspicious report it to the Security Office at 596-5299 or in person in Bldg 25 room 104 Thank you for your cooperation

April 30, 2006 - Update

On April 27, 2006 the Security Office issued a security alert regarding an unidentified male seen in the women’s locker room in Building 31. The Security Office, with the help of several witnesses, identified a possible suspect.

The Olympia Police Department contacted the suspect and issued a criminal trespass notice barring him from campus. During the interview the suspect admitted being in the locker rooms in Building 31 to look for open lockers containing cash or other valuables but denies being in the women’s locker room while women were present. The Olympia Police Department has forwarded all relevant facts and statements to the prosecutor’s office for action