**UPDATE** 4th Degree Sex Offense (Unlawful Touching) (09/06/24)

UPDATE: Additional photos of the suspect can be seen at https://umpdnews.umd.edu/umd-safety-notice-09062024 INCIDENT: 4th Degree Sex Offense (Unlawful Touching) OCCURRED: September 6, 2024 (Friday)/ Approximately 11:03 a.m. LOCATION: 4600 block of College Avenue (near the intersection of Princeton Avenue and College Avenue), College Park, Maryland 20742 UMPD CASE #: 2024-144015 BRIEF DETAILS: On September 6, 2024, at approximately 11:27 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to the 4600 block of College Avenue (near the intersection of Princeton Avenue and College Avenue) for a 4th degree sex offense (unlawful touching). A woman (student) reported to police that at approximately 11:03 a.m., on September 6, 2024, she was walking along College Avenue, near the intersection of Princeton Avenue and College Avenue, when a young male approached her and began asking her questions. During the interaction, the suspect touched her inappropriately. The suspect then ran down College Avenue and onto the hiker biker trail. In a statement to police, the victim described the suspect as a Hispanic male, with straight black hair, and approximately 5? 6? to 5? 7? tall. The suspect was wearing a black shirt and red joggers. Photo of the suspect is available at https://umpdnews.umd.edu/umd-safety-notice-09062024 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. If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or 301-405-3333. 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!