On March 29, 2024, ASU Police received a report of a Robbery that occurred earlier this week around 8:10 a.m. in the area of 400 E. Tyler Mall. The victim was walking between the Life Science E wing and Life Science C wing when an unknown person approached the victim, pulled out a knife, and demanded the victim’s backpack. The victim sprayed the suspect with pepper spray and ran. The victim is a contracted employee working on campus.
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Since January 7, 2024, the ASU Police Department has received multiple reports of electric scooter thefts on Tempe campus. The thefts have occurred at various locations across campus.
ASUPD urges the university community, regardless of campus, to take necessary actions to secure personal property, such as e-scooters, bicycles, skateboards, etc. Use of high-quality U-locks is recommended for e-scooters and bicycles.
The ASU Police Department has received two more reports of stolen vehicles from 475 N. 2nd St. on the Downtown Phoenix campus. The first incident occurred between 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, and 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, with the second incident taking place between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023.
This is the third vehicle theft reported from the Taylor Parking Structure since November 21, 2023. Patrols have been increased in the area, but additional precautions such as steering wheel locks are recommended.