VICTIM IN SERIOUS CONDITION, EN ROUTE TO HOSPITAL. SUSPECT IN CUSTODY. NO FURTHER THREAT TO CAMPUS. ALL CLEAR.

INCIDENT:    Indecent Exposure

OCCURRED: May 14, 2017/ Approximately 7:17 a.m.

LOCATION: Parking Lot W (Between Marie Mount Hall and Skinner Building)

UMPD CASE #: 2017-29531

BRIEF DETAILS:

On May 14, 2017, at approximately 7:17 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of an indecent exposure. A female was sitting inside her vehicle when a naked male approached her vehicle and attempted to engage in conversation. The male then fled towards the McKeldin Mall area.

Minutes later, the same male approached another female by the fountain on McKeldin Mall and engaged in conversation. The male then left towards the Washington Quad area. A video review of our cameras in the area is currently under way.

Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email http://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/anonymous_tip.cfm .

When available for release, additional information, may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm and http://umpdnews.umd.edu/home

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Dear Campus Community,

On April 27, 2017, at approximately 11:39 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to Fraternity Row #5 for a hate/bias incident that occurred earlier in the day. It was reported to UMPD that between 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m., a noose was found inside the building.

Once we were notified of this incident, detectives were assigned to begin an investigation into this hateful act. While our detectives continue to follow up with leads into this matter, here is what we can share at this time with our community:

• The noose was reported to be found in the kitchen.

• The time frame as to when this incident occurred has been narrowed down to between 1:06 p.m. and 1:10 p.m.

• A video review of our cameras around the exterior of the fraternity house and Fraternity Row revealed nothing of evidentiary value.

• Our detectives have interviewed members of the fraternity and others who may have had knowledge of the incident. Detectives continue to conduct follow up interviews.

As we continue with our investigation, we are committed to a thorough, comprehensive, and transparent process with our community. We have met with members of our community and heard your concerns.

We will continue to update our community as information becomes available at www.umpdnews.umd.edu . Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Det. Barnosky at 301-405-3555 or email at investigations@umpd.umd.edu . Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email http://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/anonymous_tip.cfm .

Chief David B. Mitchell

Chief of Police/

Director of Public Safety

Several moments ago the emergency warning siren activated. It was a malfunction which is being corrected. No cause for alarm.