4th Degree Sex Offense (Unlawful Touching) (10/13/23)

INCIDENT: 4th Degree Sex Offense (Unlawful Touching) OCCURRED: October 13, 2023 (Friday)/ Approximately 9:40 p.m. LOCATION: Shuttle-UM bus (route 115) on Regents Drive near Mitchell Building, College Park, Maryland 20742 UMPD CASE #: 2023-90963 BRIEF DETAILS: On October 13, 2023, at approximately 10:43 p.m., UMPD responded to the Stamp Student Union for a report of 4th degree sex offense (unlawful touching) that occurred on a Shuttle-UM bus. The incident occurred on October 13 2023, at approximately 9:40 p.m. A man (UMD student) reported to police that he got on Shuttle-UM bus, route 115. An unknown man sat next to the student and started to ask him questions. In preparation to exit the bus, the student got up and the unknown man touched the student inappropriately. The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident. Anyone with any information regarding this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect, are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email https://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/submit_tip.cfm When available for release, additional information, including updated description of suspect(s) may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: https://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices.cfm and https://umpdnews.umd.edu/ 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 911 or 301-405-3333. See Something, Say Something! Be Smart, Be Safe! Safety Resources: University of Maryland Police Department Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911 Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555 Prince George's County Police Department Emergency Number - 911 Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200 Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity https://prepare.umd.edu/ for quick access to phone numbers and emergency guide UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App) https://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-umd-guardian-app-today UMD Police Walking Escort 301-405-3555 NITE Ride 301-314-3687 https://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um/nite-ride ADA/504 Coordinator 301-405-2841 https://accessibility.umd.edu/ Bias Incident Support Services 301-405-0980 https://biassupport.umd.edu/ BiasSupport@umd.edu Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention) 301-314-4357 https://helpcenterumd.org/ Counseling Center 301-314-7651 https://counseling.umd.edu/ CARE Office (Free & Confidential resource for those impacted by Sexual & Relationship Violence) 301-741-3442 https://health.umd.edu/CARE Health Center 301-314-8180 https://health.umd.edu/ Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM) 301-405-1142 TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu https://ocrsm.umd.edu/ UMD Alerts https://alert.umd.edu Sent by email via UMD Alerts to UMD Students/Faculty/Staff