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Incident:
On Tuesday, 07/08/2008, at approximately
10 p.m., two Sex Offenses occurred near campus
in the 4200 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW.
These events happened within minutes of each other
and within the same general location. The victim
in both cases were AU students.
The following was reported to the Metropolitan
Police Department: A male suspect grabbed the
genital area of two females.
Description
of Suspect:
Hispanic male, light complexion,
approximately 160 pounds, and 5’ 05”
tall. Suspect appears be in his late 20’s.
Has been seen wearing a blue shirt (possibly polo
style) and blue jeans.
If
you have information relating to this incident,
or witness suspicious activity, please contact
University Police at (202) 885-3636 or 911 for
the Metropolitan Police Department.
Safety Tips:
Walk in groups whenever possible
and look out for each other.
Avoid isolated and dark areas.
Carry your cell phone and keep it accessible.
If you are approached, take note of the person’s
appearance, clothing, and anything unusual that
will help identify the individual.
Be aware of the emergency telephones (yellow boxes
on pillars, blue lights phone towers and red telephones)
located on campus, in building lobbies, elevators,
and in parking lots.
General Tips:
Report anything or anyone suspicious
to Public Safety
Program Public Safety into your cell phone for
emergencies – (202) 885-3636
Utilize the University Police Escort
Service while walking on campus at night. To arrange
for an escort, call (202) 885-2527 or use an emergency
phone.
EMERGENCY
- (202)885-3636
The American University Department
of Public Safety (AUDPS) notifies the campus community
when crimes are reported to AUDPS or the Metropolitan
Police Department (MPD) which the University believes
represent a continuing threat to its students
or employees, in a manner consistent with the
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
The University uses its best efforts to provide
information that is both accurate and helpful,
but community members should recognize that the
University is able to relay information only as
it is reported to AUDPS from MPD. Community members
are encouraged to report external incidents to
AUDPS to assist in the effective implementation
of this program
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