UMD Safety Notice 12/17/18
INCIDENT: 4th Degree Sex Offense (unlawful touching) OCCURRED: December 17, 2018/ Approximately 12:09 p.m. LOCATION: In front of 6 Fraternity Row UMPD CASE #: 2018-72444 BRIEF DETAILS: On December 17, 2018, at approximately 12:09 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of a 4th degree sex offense (unlawful touching) that occurred in front of 6 Fraternity Row. A female UMD student reported to police that she was walking back to her residence when a male approached her near the Chapel and began to walk with her. During the walk, the male touched the woman inappropriately in a sexual manner. The student left the area and called police. The student described the suspect as a male with an athletic build with a beard who was wearing a gray sweater with holes. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the male. A video review of the cameras in the area is underway.
Statement on Hoax Emails
Earlier today UMPD was notified by UMD Division of IT that departments across campus received bomb threat emails. We are aware that these emails are hoaxes. These emails are the same that have been sent all over the country today to schools and cities. An investigation into these emails is underway. We encourage anyone if they see suspicious activity to report it to police immediately. To read FBI's statement regarding these emails, please click here. ###
Indecent Exposure Case - New Photos
Above are clearer photos of the suspect from last night's indecent exposure case.
11/19/18 UMD Safety Notice - Indecent Exposure
INCIDENT: Indecent Exposure OCCURRED: November 19, 2018/ Approximately 8:40 p.m. LOCATION: Sixth Floor of McKeldin Library UMPD CASE #: 2018-66261 BRIEF DETAILS: On November 19, 2018, at approximately 9 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to McKeldin Library for an indecent exposure. A female UMD student reported to police that she was on the sixth floor when she saw a male who exposed himself. The female along with unknown bystanders chased the male down the stairs. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the male. A video review of the cameras in the area is underway. An image of the suspect can be viewed above.
UMD Text Alerts for Off-Campus Robberies 11/18/18
On Sunday, November 18, 2018, UMD text alerts were sent for two off-campus robberies. Below is the information that was sent to our campus community. The Prince George’s County Police Department are investigating both incidents. COMMUNITY ALERT: (1/2) A person armed with a possible handgun reported at 8100 Block Baltimore Ave. Avoid the area and follow all public safety orders. Additional information will be provided when it becomes available. COMMUNITY ALERT: (2/2) UPDATE: The incident that occurred in the 8100 block of Baltimore Avenue has been updated to a robbery with a possible handgun. The robbery occurred inside a business. The two suspects were last seen heading towards Melbourne Place. Officers searched the area for the suspects but were unable to locate them. UMPD officers will continue to patrol the area. PGPD is investigating this incident.