Attention Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department is investigating a criminal sexual contact which was reported to have occurred on Monday, February 9, 2015 at approximately 10:30 AM. This incident occurred in the first floor stairwell of the University Center Parking Deck located at 28 Easton Avenue in New Brunswick.
In this incident the victim, who is affiliated with Rutgers University, reported that a male perpetrator intentionally struck her on the buttocks with his hand as she was walking to her vehicle. The victim was not physically injured during this incident and the perpetrator was last seen walking down Easton Avenue in the direction of Hamilton Street.
The perpetrator is described as a 5’6” to 5’7” black male with no facial hair and wearing a puffy olive green North Face style jacket with blue jeans and wearing a brown flat cap.
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 9, 2015
