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At this time, the university is offering safety tips and resources.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — A search is underway for a man who allegedly groped a student walking across campus Saturday.
The assault was reported on the University of Maryland campus.
Just after 11 a.m., a woman reported to police that she was walking along College Avenue, near the intersection of Princeton Avenue and College Avenue, when a man approached her and began asking questions. During this interaction, the suspect touched her inappropriately. The suspect then ran down College Avenue and onto the hiker biker trail.
The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this alleged groping.
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
The suspect can be seen in the photo below:
Safety Tips:
Stay Alert:
- Be aware of your surroundings and the people around you.
- Trust your instincts; if something feels wrong, act on it.
- Motto: Be Smart, Be Safe!
See Something, Say Something:
- Report any suspicious activity or behavior immediately by calling:
- 911
- 301-405-3333 (University of Maryland Police Department)
- Report any suspicious activity or behavior immediately by calling:
Walking Escort Service:
- If you feel unsafe walking on or near campus, request a walking escort by calling 301-405-3555.
- You can also use a blue light emergency phone to request an escort.
Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
- Emergency Number: 301-405-3333 or #3333 from AT&T and Verizon Wireless mobile phones
- Non-Emergency Number: 301-405-3555
- Website: https://umpdnews.umd.edu
Prince George's County Police Department
- Emergency Number: 911
- Non-Emergency Number: 301-352-1200
Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
- Download the app: UMPD Guardian App
UMD Police Walking Escort
- Phone Number: 301-405-3555
NITE Ride (Transportation Service)
- Phone Number: 301-314-3687
ADA/504 Coordinator
- Phone Number: 301-405-2841
- Website: Accessibility UMD
Bias Incident Support Services
- Phone Number: 301-405-0980
- Email: BiasSupport@umd.edu
- Website: Bias Support
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
- Phone Number: 301-314-4357
- Website: Help Center UMD
Counseling Center
- Phone Number: 301-314-7651
- Website: Counseling UMD
CARE Office (Free & Confidential Resource for Sexual & Relationship Violence)
- Phone Number: 301-741-3442
- Website: CARE Office
Health Center
- Phone Number: 301-314-8180
- Website: UMD Health Center
Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM)
- Phone Number: 301-405-1142
- Email: TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu
- Website: OCRSM UMD
UMD Alerts
- Website: UMD Alerts
- Sent via email to UMD students, faculty, and staff.
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