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Found property returned, fire unfounded on campus

Thursday, October 8, 2026
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On October 6, 2026, WSU Police responded to a report of found property on NE Cougar Way. The property was returned to the owner.

WSU Police also reported a fire on E Main St. and SE Stadium Way, which was later determined to be an unfounded fire caused by a food smoker emitting smoke.

📄 Source: WSU Police — Daily Crime/Fire Log — https://police.wsu.edu/daily-crimefire-log/
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    Found property returned, fire unfounded on campus“26-W3473 11:57:24 10/06/26 Found Property NE COUGAR WAY 10/06/26 ACT Occurred 11:57:24 10/06/26 – 11:57:24 10/06/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer was dispatched to a report of found property. The property was returned to the owner. 26-W3474 12:10:16 10/06/26 Fire Structure E MAIN ST & SE STADIUM WAY; on w side of intersec.10/06/26 UNF Occurred 12:10:16 10/06/26 – 12:10:16 10/06/26 PULLMAN, WA PSE06 Narrative: Report of a burning building on campus. It was a food smoker, emitting smoke. The fire was unfounded.”
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    WSU Police log shows property found and returned, smoke from food smoker reported as unfounded fire.“26-W3473 11:57:24 10/06/26 Found Property NE COUGAR WAY 10/06/26 ACT Occurred 11:57:24 10/06/26 – 11:57:24 10/06/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer was dispatched to a report of found property. The property was returned to the owner. 26-W3474 12:10:16 10/06/26 Fire Structure E MAIN ST & SE STADIUM WAY; on w side of intersec.10/06/26 UNF Occurred 12:10:16 10/06/26 – 12:10:16 10/06/26 PULLMAN, WA PSE06 Narrative: Report of a burning building on campus. It was a food smoker, emitting smoke. The fire was unfounded.”
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    On October 6, 2026, WSU Police responded to a report of found property on NE Cougar Way. The property was returned to the owner.“26-W3473 11:57:24 10/06/26 Found Property NE COUGAR WAY 10/06/26 ACT Occurred 11:57:24 10/06/26 – 11:57:24 10/06/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer was dispatched to a report of found property. The property was returned to the owner.”
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    WSU Police also reported a fire on E Main St. and SE Stadium Way, which was later determined to be an unfounded fire caused by a food smoker emitting smoke.“26-W3474 12:10:16 10/06/26 Fire Structure E MAIN ST & SE STADIUM WAY; on w side of intersec.10/06/26 UNF Occurred 12:10:16 10/06/26 – 12:10:16 10/06/26 PULLMAN, WA PSE06 Narrative: Report of a burning building on campus. It was a food smoker, emitting smoke. The fire was unfounded.”
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October 06, 2026 — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000
7:00 A.M. 10/06/2026 TO 7:00 A.M. 10/07/2026 26-W3473 11:57:24 10/06/26 Found Property NE COUGAR WAY 10/06/26 ACT Occurred 11:57:24 10/06/26 – 11:57:24 10/06/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer was dispatched to a report of found property. The property was returned to the owner. 26-W3474 12:10:16 10/06/26 Fire Structure E MAIN ST & SE STADIUM WAY; on w side of intersec.10/06/26 UNF Occurred 12:10:16 10/06/26 – 12:10:16 10/06/26 PULLMAN, WA PSE06 Narrative: Report of a burning building on campus. It was a food smoker, emitting smoke. The fire was unfounded. 26-W3475 15:05:18 10/06/26 Harassment 1302 NE COUGAR WAY; GLOBAL SCHOLARS HALL 10/06/26 ACT Occurred 15:05:18 10/06/26 – 15:05:18 10/06/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer was dispatched to a report of harassment at Global Scholars Hall. The involved individuals were contacted and warned. 26-W3476 15:53:52 10/06/26 Accident Noninjury 1525 SE OLYMPIA AVE; ROGERS-ORTON PLAY.; 10/06/26 ACT Occurred 14:15:00 10/06/26 – 14:30:00 10/06/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Non-injury collision. Subject exchanged info with other driver but called to ask a question about who was at fault. 26-W3477 18:30:22 10/06/26 Citizen Assist 605 NE LIBRARY MALL; BRYAN HALL 10/07/26 CLO Occurred 18:30:22 10/06/26 – 18:30:22 10/06/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer completed a vehicle unlock at the request of the owner/primary driver of the vehicle. 26-W3478 19:14:26 10/06/26 Citizen Assist 1355 SE OLYMPI
Source: https://police.wsu.edu/2026/10/06/october-06-2026/

October 05, 2026 — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000
7:00 A.M. 10/05/2026 TO 7:00 A.M. 10/06/2026 26-W3461 09:03:22 10/05/26 Escort Money 1815 NE Wilson Rd; French Administration 10/06/26 CLO Occurred 09:03:22 10/05/26 – 09:03:22 10/05/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer performed a security detail. 26-W3462 09:24:47 10/05/26 Parking Problem 3515 NE TERRE VIEW DR; WSU Vet Med 10/05/26 ACT Occurred 09:24:47 10/05/26 – 09:24:47 10/05/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Unauthorized vehicle parked in restricted area. Subject contacted and warned. 26-W3463 15:46:11 10/05/26 Sex Offense NE FLAG LN & NE COUGAR WAY; Bus Stop 10/05/26 ACT Occurred 15:46:11 10/05/26 – 15:46:11 10/05/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Third party report of a possible sexual assault on a Pullman Transit bus. The investigation continues. 26-W3464 18:22:40 10/05/26 Suspicious 150 E SPRING ST; WSU VISITORS CENTER 10/07/26 CLO Occurred 16:30:00 10/05/26 – 16:45:00 10/05/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Third party report of a suspicious individual. Officer contacted subject. 26-W3465 18:32:06 10/05/26 Mal Mischief 1615 NE WILSON MALL; FINE ARTS CENTER; 7th floor 10/05/26 ACT Occurred 00:00:00 10/05/26 – 00:00:00 10/05/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: WSU Facilities Operations requested a case for painting over graffiti found in a bathroom. 26-W3466 19:15:54 10/05/26 Parking Problem 300 NE TROY MALL; CUE; parking garage 10/07/26 CLO Occurred 19:15:54 10/05/26 – 19:15:54 10/05/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer provided a
Source: https://police.wsu.edu/2026/10/05/october-05-2026/

October 04, 2026 — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000
7:00 A.M. 10/04/2026 TO 7:00 A.M. 10/05/2026 26-W3453 09:35:47 10/04/26 Parking Problem NE COLORADO ST; Lower Soccer Field 10/05/26 CLO Occurred 09:35:47 10/04/26 – 09:35:47 10/04/26 PULLMAN, WA PNE01 Narrative: Subject requested assistance in getting vehicles removed from reserved parking spots. Owners contacted and vehicles were moved. 26-W3454 16:09:04 10/04/26 Lockout 305 NE SPOKANE ST; sel hall 1st Floor 10/07/26 CLO Occurred 16:09:04 10/04/26 – 16:09:04 10/04/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer responded and provided assistance unlocking a study room. 26-W3455 17:12:27 10/04/26 Unconsciousness 200 SE WALLER WAY MALL; NEILL HALL 10/07/26 TRA Occurred 17:12:20 10/04/26 – 17:12:27 10/04/26 P

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