UMD Safety Notice 09/05/2023

Lieutenant R. Hoaas September 05, 2023

INCIDENT: Voyeur Incident

OCCURRED: August 31, 2023 (Thursday)/ Between 7 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.

LOCATION: Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, College Park, Maryland 20742

UMPD CASE #: 2023-79260

BRIEF DETAILS:

On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at approximately 5:27 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of a voyeur incident that occurred on August 31, 2023, between 7 p.m. and 7:10 p.m., at the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center.

A woman (student) reported to police that she was inside the restroom on the second floor, when she noticed a cell phone peering into the stall she was occupying. The student then left the room.

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

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