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Steam tunnel cover removed at WSU

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WSU Police reported that an unknown individual removed a steam tunnel access cover at 185 NE Veterans Mall near the Math Learning Annex on October 27, 2026, at 8:01 a.m. The cover was secured by officers after the incident was reported. A separate incident on the same day involved a report of suspicious activity in Dana Hall related to a 3D-printer making something resembling a firearm, which was documented by officers.

πŸ“„ Source: WSU Police β€” Daily Crime/Fire Log β€” https://police.wsu.edu/daily-crimefire-log/
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    Steam tunnel cover removed at WSUβ€œSteam tunnel access cover was removed by unknown individuals trespassing in the tunnels. The cover was secured.”
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    WSU Police report unknown individuals removed steam tunnel access cover in Pullman.β€œ26-W3793 08:01:55 10/27/26 Traffic Hazard 185 NE VETERANS MALL; MATH LEARNING ANNEX 10/27/26 CLO Occurred 08:01:55 10/27/26 – 08:01:55 10/27/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Steam tunnel access cover was removed by unknown individuals trespassing in the tunnels. The cover was secured.”
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    WSU Police reported that an unknown individual removed a steam tunnel access cover at 185 NE Veterans Mall near the Math Learning Annex on October 27, 2026, at 8:01 a.m. The cover was secured by officers after the incident was reported. A separate incident on the same day involved a report of suspicious activity in Dana Hall related to a 3D-printer making something resembling a firearm, which was documented by officers.β€œ26-W3793 08:01:55 10/27/26 Traffic Hazard 185 NE VETERANS MALL; MATH LEARNING ANNEX 10/27/26 CLO Occurred 08:01:55 10/27/26 – 08:01:55 10/27/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Steam tunnel access cover was removed by unknown individuals trespassing in the tunnels. The cover was secured.”
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October 27, 2026 β€” Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000
7:00 A.M. 10/27/2026 TO 7:00 A.M. 10/28/2026 26-W3793 08:01:55 10/27/26 Traffic Hazard 185 NE VETERANS MALL; MATH LEARNING ANNEX 10/27/26 CLO Occurred 08:01:55 10/27/26 – 08:01:55 10/27/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Steam tunnel access cover was removed by unknown individuals trespassing in the tunnels. The cover was secured. 26-W3794 08:26:54 10/27/26 Mal Mischief 101 NE MAGPIE FOREST RD; WSU MAGPIE FOREST 10/27/26 ACT Occurred 08:26:54 10/27/26 – 08:26:54 10/27/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Report of glass on trails at Magpie Forest. 26-W3795 09:28:51 10/27/26 Escort Money 1815 NE Wilson Rd; French Administration 10/27/26 CLO Occurred 09:28:51 10/27/26 – 09:28:51 10/27/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer performed a security detail. 26-W3796 09:55:02 10/27/26 Suspicious 305 NE SPOKANE ST; DANA HALL 10/27/26 ACT Occurred 09:55:02 10/27/26 – 09:55:02 10/27/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer was dispatched to a report of suspicious circumstances in Dana Hall. It was reported that someone used a 3D-printer to make something that resembled part of a firearm. The incident was documented. 26-W3797 13:43:14 10/27/26 Alarm Elevator 1620 SE OLYMPIA AVE; OLYMPIA AVE 10/28/26 CLO Occurred 13:43:07 10/27/26 – 13:43:14 10/27/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer determined there was no emergency in the elevator. 26-W3798 18:30:42 10/27/26 Traumatic Injury PULLMAN, WA 10/27/26 ACT Occurred 18:30:41 10/27/26 – 18:30:42 10/27/26 PULLMAN, WA
Source: https://police.wsu.edu/2026/10/27/october-27-2026/

October 26, 2026 β€” Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000
7:00 A.M. 10/26/2026 TO 7:00 A.M. 10/27/2026 26-W3777 08:01:15 10/26/26 Accident Noninjury PULLMAN, WA 10/26/26 TRA Occurred 08:01:12 10/26/26 – 08:01:15 10/26/26 PULLMAN, WA WCSOA Narrative: Officer provided an agency assist for the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office. 26-W3778 12:35:41 10/26/26 Escort Money 1815 NE Wilson Rd; French Administration 10/27/26 CLO Occurred 12:35:41 10/26/26 – 12:35:41 10/26/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer performed a security detail. 26-W3779 13:21:00 10/26/26 Harassment 1060 E COLLEGE AVE; DAGGY HALL 10/26/26 ACT Occurred 13:21:00 10/26/26 – 13:21:00 10/26/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Subject expressed concerns for harassment. Primary case to be handled by other jurisdictions. 26-W3780 13:25:43 10/26/26 Mal Mischief 1355 E COLLEGE MALL; STIMSON HALL 10/27/26 INA Occurred 07:00:00 10/23/26 – 17:55:00 10/23/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Paper towel dispenser damaged. No suspects or leads. 26-W3781 14:04:44 10/26/26 Found Property 2201 E GRIMES WAY; PUBLIC SAFETY BLDG 10/26/26 CLO Occurred 07:00:00 08/23/26 – 09:04:00 09/25/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Case generated to document found property turned in by the Holland/Terrell Library that was turned in on 09/25/26. 26-W3782 15:55:40 10/26/26 Accident Noninj NE STADIUM WAY; Ifo CUE 10/26/26 ACT Occurred 15:55:40 10/26/26 – 15:55:40 10/26/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Two (2) vehicle collision, no injuries. Parties exchanged information. 26-W3
Source: https://police.wsu.edu/2026/10/26/october-26-2026/

October 25, 2026 β€” Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000
7:00 A.M. 10/25/2026 TO 7:00 A.M. 10/26/2026 26-W3772 09:29:37 10/25/26 Event 925 NE NORTH FAIRWAY RD; BEASLEY COLISEUM 10/27/26 CLO Occurred 09:29:37 10/25/26 – 09:29:37 10/25/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer provided security for the WSU Women’s Basketball game. 26-W3773 10:50:17 10/25/26 Lockout 2280 NE ELLIS WAY; Valley Crest Village 10/25/26 ACT Occurred 10:50:17 10/25/26 – 10:50:17 10/25/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Subject was locked out of their apartment. Housing Staff was contacted and they assisted. 26-W3774 16:10:23 10/25/26 Accident Noninjury SE OBSERVATION DR & SE OLYMPIA AVE 10/27/26 CLO Occurred 16:10:23 10/25/26 – 16:10:23 10/25/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: D

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