INCIDENT: Voyeur Incident
OCCURRED: March 15, 2023 (Wednesday)/ Approximately 5:50 p.m.
LOCATION: Wicomico Hall, College Park, Maryland
UMPD CASE #: 2023-24272
BRIEF DETAILS:
On March 15, 2023, at approximately 5:57 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to Wicomico Hall for a voyeur incident. A man reported to police that he was inside a shower stall when he saw a cell phone appear over the shower curtain. The man yelled at the suspect and the suspect left the area.
The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect, are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email https://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/submit_tip.cfm .
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Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.
Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.
Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) or 301-405-3333.
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Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless)/ 911
Prince George's County Police Department
911 from mobile phone / 301-352-1200 (non-emergency) / 911
UMD Police Walking Escort
Non-Emergency: 301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-6483
https://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um/nite-ride
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
CARE Office (Free & Confidential resource for those impacted by Sexual & Relationship Violence)
301-741-3442
Health Center
301-314-8180