Off-Campus Voyeur Incident (04/05/18)

**Community Notice** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Voyeur Incident OCCURRED: April 5, 2018/ Approximately 10:10 p.m. LOCATION: 4600 block of College Avenue, College Park, MD PGPD CASE #: 18-040500002504 BRIEF DETAILS: On April 5, 2018, at approximately 10:10 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to the 4600 block of College Avenue for a report of an off-campus voyeur incident. A female UMD student reported to police that she saw an unknown person holding a cell phone outside of her window. The Prince George?s County Police Department (PGPD) responded to the scene and is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident or the possible identity of suspects are encouraged to contact PGPD (911 or 301-352-1200). Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477) or text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online. Email address is: pgcrimesolvers@co.pg.md.us. Additional information, when made available by the Prince George's County Police, may be found on our website at http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm When available for release, additional information, including updated descriptions of suspect, may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm and http://umpdnews.umd.edu/ Safety Tips: The University of Maryland Police Department provides an escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like an escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555 (off campus) / 53555 (on campus). You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort. The police escort service is available to community members at all times. If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333. Note the locations of the Blue Light Emergency Phones and look for them as you walk. 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! Download the UMD Guardian app through the Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety escort or you can text a tip to UMPD. Safety Resources: University of Maryland Police Department Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/ 911 UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App) umpdnews.umd.edu/umdguardian Prince George's County Police Department 911 from mobile phone / 301-352-1200 (non-emergency) / 911 UMD Police Walking Escort Non-Emergency: 301-405-3555 NITE Ride 301-314-6483 http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention) 301-314-4357 https://helpcenterumd.org/ Counseling Center 301-314-7651 http://counseling.umd.edu/ CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)