On Feb. 20, the R/O responded to the Parker Building to meet with the complainant in reference to damage of property. The complainant stated that the front driver’s window and passenger taillight of his car had been smashed. The R/O observed the damage and discerned that the damage was deliberate and likely caused by a blunt object such as a hammer. No other vehicles in the lot had been damaged.
The R/O asked if the complainant had any enemies or individuals who wished to cause him harm. The complainant was hesitant to answer but eventually revealed that he had been in a physical altercation with a former student several weeks prior.
The complainant stated that he owed money to the suspect and, after being approached by the suspect at his apartment building, had hit the suspect. He stated that shortly after the incident, the suspect attempted to pry the license plate from the complainant’s vehicle but failed, leaving the plate bent but still fixed to the vehicle.
The victim stated that after this incident, he avoided contact with the subject, speaking to him only when necessary and telling him that he would have his money by Feb. 17. The complainant stated that he intended to pay the suspect but was unable to on time due to his payment schedule.
The complainant stated that the suspect contacted him after Feb. 17, asking where his money was, but the complainant had been avoiding him in hopes he could obtain the money before contacting him. The complainant advised the officers that he believed the suspect was the only individual with any motive to damage his property.
At this time, the R/O collected the suspect’s contact information and issued the complainant a victim notification form. The complainant was told to contact WUPD if he had any questions or information to add.
