Attention Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department is investigating a criminal sexual contact which was reported to have occurred on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at approximately 2:00 AM. This incident occurred on a Rutgers University bus that was traveling from the College Avenue Campus towards the Cook/Douglass Campus.
In this incident the victim, who is not affiliated with Rutgers University, reported that as she was a passenger on the bus, she was inappropriately touched along her inner thigh by a male perpetrator. A similar act by the same male perpetrator was reported by the victim to have occurred on Hamilton Street as she walking towards the bus stop.
The victim was not physically injured during this incident and the perpetrator was last observed exiting the bus on George Street between New Street and Morris Street.
The perpetrator is described as a short and stocky male of Hispanic descent with a bald head and no facial hair, and wearing a black sweatshirt.
The Rutgers University Police Department asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, to contact the Rutgers Police Department Detective Bureau at (848)932-8025.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
Avoid isolated or dark areas;
Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement; and
Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://rupd.rutgers.edu/crimetips.shtml.
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Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
February 7, 2015
