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UMD Safety Notice: Indecent Exposure

INCIDENT:                 Indecent Exposure

OCCURRED:              January 24, 2024 (Wednesday)/ Approximately 2:35 p.m.

LOCATION:               Library Lane by St. Mary’s Hall, College Park, Maryland 20742

UMPD CASE #:           2024-17143

BRIEF DETAILS:

On January 24, 2024, at approximately 3:08 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department received a report of an indecent exposure.

A woman (student) reported to police that on January 24, 2024, at approximately 2:35 p.m., she was walking behind St. Mary’s Hall towards Library Lane. She saw a white van driving slowing in the roadway occupied by a man who exposed himself. The vehicle then 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

When available for release, additional information, including updated description of suspect(s) may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: https://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices.cfm and https://umpdnews.umd.edu/ 

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.

If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or 301-405-3333.

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.

See Something, Say Something!

Be Smart, Be Safe!

Safety Resources:

University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555
  
Prince George's County Police Department
Emergency Number - 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200

Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity 

https://prepare.umd.edu/ for quick access to phone numbers and emergency guide

UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
https://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-umd-guardian-app-today 

UMD Police Walking Escort
301-405-3555

NITE Ride

301-314-3687

https://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um/nite-ride

ADA/504 Coordinator

301-405-2841

https://accessibility.umd.edu/

Bias Incident Support Services

301-405-0980

https://biassupport.umd.edu/

BiasSupport@umd.edu

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