Attention Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department is investigating an act of criminal sexual contact which was reported to have occurred on November 10, 2014, on College Avenue between Hamilton Street and Seminary Place at approximately 2:00 PM.
In this incident the victim, who is affiliated, reported walking on College Avenue when an unknown male engaged her in conversation and held her hand. The victim rebuffed the male who then touched the victim’s chest. The unknown male then walked away and proceeded on College Avenue towards Hamilton Street.
The perpetrator is described as a dark skinned black male, 20 to 21 years old, approximately 5’6” tall, 180 pounds, with a close “buzz” haircut, and wearing glasses, with a thin black jacket, and a yellow plaid button-up shirt.
The Rutgers University Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident and asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, contact the Rutgers Police Department's 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:
- Remain alert and aware of people and circumstances around you;
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
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
November 10, 2014
