UMD Safety Notice 10/1/2021

October 01, 2021

INCIDENT: 4^th Degree Sex Offense (unlawful touching)

OCCURRED: October 1, 2021 (Friday)/ Approximately 8:09 a.m.

LOCATION: Campus Drive by the Art-Sociology Building, College Park, Maryland

UMPD CASE #: 2021-76652

BRIEF DETAILS:

On October 1, 2021, at approximately 8:11 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of a 4^th degree sex offense (unlawful touching) that occurred minutes prior. A female student reported to police that she was running on Campus Drive near the Art-Sociology Building when a male approached her and touched her inappropriately.

The suspect is described as black male, approximately 5’7” tall, appeared to be in his 20s, with short loose curly hair. He was wearing a gray shirt and dark pants.

The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is actively investigating this incident.

Individuals with any information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. 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

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 or 301-405-3333.

See Something, Say Something!

Be Smart, Be Safe!

Download the UMD Guardian app through the Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety escort or you can text a tip to UMPD.

Safety Resources:

University of Maryland Police Department

Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/ 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

http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html

Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)

301-314-4357