4th Degree Sex Offense (Unlawful Touching) (04/23/18)

INCIDENT: 4th Degree Sex Offense (Unlawful Touching) OCCURRED: April 23, 2018/ Approximately 3:30 p.m. LOCATION: Sidewalk in front of Main Administration UMPD CASE #: 2018-24944 BRIEF DETAILS: On April 23, 2018 at approximately 4:57 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of a 4th degree sex offense (unlawful touching). Earlier today at approximately 3:30 p.m., a female UMD student told police that a male unlawfully touched her in front of the Main Administration building. After the incident occurred, the male walked towards McKeldin Library. The male suspect is described as an African American male, approximately 5?10?, at least 35 years old, with a beard, wearing a light colored long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and a hat. An initial video review of cameras in the area of the incident corroborated the description that was provided by the female student. Individuals with any information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email http://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/anonymous_tip.cfm . The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is conducting an investigation. When available for release, additional information, 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/home Safety Tips: The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort. 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. If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333. 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 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 http://www.umdhelpcenter.org/ Counseling Center 301-314-7651 http://counseling.umd.edu/ CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape) 301-741-3442 http://www.health.umd.edu/care Health Center 301-314-8180 http://www.health.umd.edu/ Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu ocrsm.umd.edu UMD Alerts https://alert.umd.edu