Dear Campus Community,
Early this morning, 08/15/2023, Campus Security was alerted by Shoreline Police that a suspect was in possession of stolen keys to Bldg. 7000 Campus Living was considered armed and dangerous, and possibly headed to campus. As Campus Security arrived at Bldg. 7000 Campus Living, they received a call stating that the caller believed the suspect was in the building. The suspect was then seen exiting the building and leaving campus. Campus Security immediately notified Shoreline Police who responded. Campus Security then set up and maintained constant observation of Bldg. 7000 Campus Living to ensure that the suspect did not attempt to return.
A short time later, Shoreline Police updated Campus Security, stating that the suspect was believed to be in the vicinity of N 160th Street and Aurora Avenue N and that a search was underway. Campus Security maintained their position around Bldg. 7000 Campus Living until Shoreline Police stated that the suspect was confirmed to have fled the city. Shoreline Police also confirmed that the keys to Bldg. 7000 Campus Living had been recovered and returned to the owner. Out of an abundance of caution, Campus Security maintained a constant presence at Bldg. 7000 Campus Living until 5:00 AM.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Campus Security for their prompt response to this incident, and their continued dedication to protecting and serving our campus.
CAMPUS RESOURCES
Employees may access services and support at any time through the Employee Assistance Program at 877-313-4455.
Students may access the following services:
- If you are experiencing distress related to this incident, please reach out to the Counseling Center for support. Member(s) of our Counseling Center staff will be on-hand for class today at 1:00 pm.
- In addition, for emergency counseling, referral, or assistance 24-hours/day and 7-days/week, please call:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 800-273-8255
- King County: Crisis Connections (Crisis Line) | 866-427-4747
- Snohomish County: Volunteers of America Care Crisis Response Services (Crisis Line) | 800-584-3578
- Lifeline Crisis Chat: Go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
- Crisis Text Line: Text 741741
- 911 (for immediate health-related emergencies)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: call, chat, or text 24 hours every day, 800-799-7233 or 800-787-3224 (TTY)
Teen Dating Violence Hotline: call, chat, or text 24 hours every day, 866-331-9474
The StrongHearts Native Helpline: call or chat 24 hours every day, 844-762-8483
The National Domestic Violence Hotline Deaf Services: call 24 hours every day 855-812-1001 (videophone) or 800-787-3224 (TTY), and live chat 24 hours everyday
King/Snohomish/Pierce County Deaf Hotline: call 24 hours every day, 206-812-1001 (videophone)
King County Domestic Violence Hotline: call or chat 24 hours every day 206-737-0242 or 877-737-0242
Thank you,
Gregory Cranson
Department of Safety and Security
