UPDATE: Please see additional photos of the suspect above.
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. See photo of suspect above.
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!
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
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. See photo of suspect above.
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!
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
