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On-Campus UMD Safety Notice:

Indecent Exposure (04/27/26)

Location
McKeldin Library
Agency
UMDPS

INCIDENT:                 Indecent Exposure 

OCCURRED:              April 27, 2026 (Monday)/ Between 2:30 p.m. and 2:33 p.m.

LOCATION:                McKeldin Library, UMD, College Park, Maryland 20742

UMPD CASE #:          2026-113073

BRIEF DETAILS:

On April 27, 2026, at approximately 2:48 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) received a report of suspicious activity that occurred between 2:30 p.m. and 2:33 p.m., on April 27, 2026, at McKeldin Library.

The reporting person told police that an unknown person came to the front desk and reported an attempted indecent exposure that occurred in a 6th floor restroom. After the unknown person reported the incident, they left the area, without providing their contact information.

On April 27, 2026, at approximately 7:35 p.m., UMPD received notification from the unknown person, who is a student. The student reported that he was inside a restroom stall on the 6th floor. The suspect was in the next stall and exposed himself. 

Based on the information from the victim, this incident was re-classified to an Indecent Exposure.

A video review of the cameras in the area is underway. 

Anyone with any information regarding this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect, is encouraged to contact UMPD at 301-405-3555. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email https://umpd.umd.edu/contact-us/submit-tip

The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident.

When available for release, additional information, including updated description of the suspect may be obtained by accessing UMPD News

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!

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

Prepared By
Lt. Rosanne Hoaas #296
Phone
Email
rhoaas@umpd.umd.edu
Run Date
04/27/26
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