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Crime Alert

Sexual Assault

Crime Alerts are issued by the UMBC Police to alert the campus community of incidents on or near Campus.

 

Incident:             Sexual Assault

Location:            Walkway between Library and Center Road

Date/time:          October 10, 2018 at 8:15 p.m.

On October 10, 2018 at approximately 8:15 pm, a female student was walking from the Library to Center Road when she bumped into an unknown male walking toward the Library who patted her groin area with an open palm, The male was described as light-skinned black or latino, 6'0 tall, wearing green camouflaged type pants, a baseball cap and a backpack. 

Individuals with any information about this incident please call the UMBC Police at 410-455-5555.

Resources for survivors of sexual violence can be found at the following link:

https://humanrelations.umbc.edu/sexual-misconduct/gender-equitytitle-ix/

Safety Tips:

The UMBC police provides an escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus.  If you would like an escort please call 410-455-5555.  If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 410-455-5555.  

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!

Paul Dillon
Chief of Police

Posted: October 10, 2018, 10:11 PM