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Crime log: Two students report being blackmailed on Snapchat

Two male students reported being blackmailed for cash payments via Snapchat through the use of explicit photos last week.

Blackmail

Public Property on Campus (2100 Block of F Street NW)
9/5/2023 – 11:31 p.m.
Closed Case

A male student reported being blackmailed via Snapchat by an unknown subject requesting cash payment in exchange for not revealing personal photos.

– Referred to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Destruction of Property/Vandalism

Mitchell Hall (7-Eleven Store)
Reported 9/6/2023 – Unknown
Closed Case

A GW Police Department officer observed graffiti on an interior wall.

– No suspects or witnesses.

Destruction of Property/Vandalism

Guthridge Hall
9/6/2023 – 9:10 p.m.
Open Case

GWPD officers responded to a report of destruction of property. Upon arrival, police made contact with a male student who reported a dispensed fire extinguisher.

– Case open.

Blackmail

Somers Hall
9/7/2023 – Multiple
Open Case

A male student reported being blackmailed via Snapchat through the use of explicit photos.

– Case open.

Theft II/Bicycles, Theft II/Other

International House (Loading Dock)
Reported 9/7/2023 – Unknown
Open Case

A male student reported the theft of his bicycle. During the report, a female student reported her bicycle tires stolen from the same location.

– Case open.

Theft II/From Building

Academic Center
9/7/2023 – Unknown
Open Case

A female staff member reported her laptop stolen from an Academic Center office.

– Case open.

Liquor Law Violation

Guthridge Hall
9/7/2023 – 11:12 p.m.
Closed Case

GWPD officers responded to a report of an intoxicated male student. Emergency Medical Response Group officials responded and after evaluating the student, transported him to the GW Hospital emergency room for further treatment.

– Referred to the Division for Student Affairs.

Liquor Law Violation

Shenkman Hall
9/8/2023 – 1:29 a.m.
Closed Case

GWPD officers responded to a report of an intoxicated male student. EMeRG officials responded and after evaluating the student, transported him to the GW Hospital emergency room for further treatment.

– Referred to the DSA.

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