Trespassing

Trespassing
Date & Time Occurred: 04/12/2026 2:08 am
Date & Time Reported: 04/12/2026 2:08 am
Location: Southwest Tower, 7th Floor
Synopsis:  While on routine foot patrol on the 7th floor of the Southwest Tower, a Protective Services officer encountered a subject who appeared confused and out of place. The subject was carrying a wet floor sign and told the officer she was trying to visit a patient. The officer notified her that she was not on a patient care floor and offered to accompany her to the hospital to find the patient she wanted to visit. The subject walked away and barricaded herself in the women's restroom. The officer called for additional officers, including a female officer who entered the bathroom and attempted to coax the subject out.  Eventually, officers had to compel the subject to leave the bathroom as she attempted to resist and strike the officers. She was eventually detained and escorted to the Barnes-Jewish Emergency Department.
Disposition: Suspect warned against future trespass. Investigation Complete.

Assault, Trespassing
Date & Time Occurred: 05/15/2026 7:39 pm
Date & Time Reported: 05/15/2026 7:39 pm
Location: Parkview Pl. and S. Kingshighway Blvd.
Synopsis:  Protective Services officers responded to the intersection of Parkview Pl. and S. Kingshighway Blvd. for a report of a suspicious person who was running in and out of traffic and climbing the light poles. Officers made contact with and identified the subject. He refused to obey officer commands and continued to run into traffic. Officers, including BJH Public Safety officers, attempted to detain the subject for his safety. While doing so, the subject kicked a Protective Services officer in the hip with his leg encased in a hard cast. The subject then kicked a BJH Public Safety officer in the head with the same leg in a hard cast. The BJH Public Safety officer was uninjured due to wearing a bike helmet at the time. The Protective Services officer sustained an injury to the hip, causing pain and a visible limp. While detained, the subject continued to try to assault officers and run into traffic. EMS was requested but failed to respond. The subject was placed in a wheelchair and escorted to the Barnes-Jewish Emergency Department (BJED). The SLMPD responded and charged the subject with assault. The subject remained at the BJED for treatment.
Disposition: Suspect Arrested. Judicial Disposition Unknown

Trespassing, Property Damage
Date & Time Occurred: 08/11/2026 10:48 pm
Date & Time Reported: 08/11/2026 10:48 pm
Location: 114 N. Taylor Ave, Former Grant Medical Clinic
Synopsis:  Protective Services officers responded to a report of an unknown subject on the roof of the former Grant Medical Clinic building. When officers arrived, the subject had fled. Damage was reported to a rooftop air conditioning unit. The SLMPD arrived on scene to search the area and take a report. Protective Services is assisting their investigation.
Disposition: Referred to the SLMPD.

Trespassing, Suspicious Activity
Date & Time Occurred: 08/19/2026 5:09 am
Date & Time Reported: 08/19/2026 5:09 am
Location: Metro Garage
Synopsis:  A WashU employee pulled up to the entrance gates of the Metro Garage, at which time an unaffiliated subject attempted to open her passenger door. Her vehicle was locked and the subject was unable to gain access to the vehicle. The employee waved the subject away and continued into the garage. The employee immediately called Protective Services who arrived and detained the subject. The SLMPD responded to the scene but declined to take the subject into custody. Protective Services officers issued the subject a warning against future trespass and ensured he left campus.
Disposition: Trespass Warning Issued

Trespassing
Date & Time Occurred:  9/21/2021 2:00 pm
Date & Time Reported: 9/21/2021 2:00 pm
Location: 1200 block of Duncan Ave.
Synopsis: Reported to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. No further information available.
Disposition: Disposition Unknown

Trespassing
Date & Time Occurred: 4/16/2021 3:05 am
Date & Reported: 4/16/2021 3:05 am
Location:  West Building
Synopsis: Officers located a known trespasser sleeping in the vestibule of the west building. The same trespasser was responsible for forcing open the doors of the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center and dumping soil on the reception desk. Due to his excessive trespasses, officers took him into custody and turned him over to the SLMPD.
Disposition: Suspect arrested and turned over to the SLMPD. Unknown judicial disposition.

Trespassing
Date & Time Occurred: 4/23/2021 2:37 am
Date & Reported: 4/23/2021 2:37 am
Location:  Clinical Sciences Research Building (CSRB)
Synopsis: Officers located a known trespasser sleeping in the Link near the CSRB. The same trespasser was arrested on 4/16/21. Due to his excessive trespasses, officers took him into custody and turned him over to the SLMPD.
Disposition: Suspect arrested and turned over to the SLMPD. Unknown judicial disposition.

Trespassing
Date & Time Occurred: 5/7/2021 2:37 am-3:20 am
Date & Reported: 5/7/2021 3:20 am
Location:  McDonnell Pediatrics Research Building (MPRB)
Synopsis: Officers located a known trespasser sleeping in the Link near the MPRB. The same trespasser was arrested on 4/16/21 and 4/23/21. Due to his excessive trespasses, officers took him into custody and turned him over to the SLMPD.
Disposition: Suspect arrested and turned over to the SLMPD. Unknown judicial disposition.

Trespassing
Date & Time Occurred: 5/10/2021 4:45 am
Date & Reported: 5/10/2021 4:45 am
Location:  West Building, Euclid Ave.
Synopsis: Officers found a known trespasser sleeping outside the West Building. The man refused to leave the area and demanded the SLMPD be called. Officers called the SLMPD who were successful in getting the man to leave campus.
Disposition: SLMPD contacted. No judicial disposition.

Larceny
Date & Time Occurred: 7/20/2021 2:09 am
Date & Reported: 7/20/2021 2:09 am
Location:  Clinical Sciences Research Building (CSRB)
Synopsis: Protective Services officers located a person known for trespassing sleeping behind the WUIT tech bar on the second floor link of the CSRB. The subject had been warned against trespassing on WUSM property several times. He was taken into custody and turned over to the SLMPD.
Disposition: Suspect arrested. Judicial disposition unknown.