UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND 20742-6011
301-405-3555
EMERGENCY - DIAL 911
http://www.umdps.umd.edu
February 14, 2009
CRIME ALERT-FROM THE PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY POLICE
The following is a brief synopsis of information reported to the Prince
George's County Police:
INCIDENT: Sex Offense
OCCURRED: February 13, 2009, between 4:45 and 5:30a.m.
LOCATION: 7500 Block of Hopkins Avenue
PGPD CASE #: 09-044-0535
BRIEF DETAILS:
On February 13, 2009 between the hours of 4:45 and 5:30a.m in the 7500
block of Hopkins Avenue (
http://tinyurl.com/cvwfqo) the student victim
was in her bed asleep when she was awakened by an unknown suspect. The
victim advised that an unidentified male entered her bedroom and climbed
into her bed and touched her inappropriately. The victim advised that
she swung her arms up striking the suspect. The suspect got up walked
out of her bedroom and fled the scene.
Suspect Description: Male in black clothing, nothing further.
When available for release, additional information, including updated
description of suspect, may be obtained by accessing the "Crime Alerts"
portion of our web site:
http://www.umdps.umd.edu/police_support ... _alert.cfm
The Department of Public Safety and the Student Government Association
would also like to encourage community members to take the SafetyUMD
course by accessing the link
http://www.brainshark.com/outsidetheclassroom/SafetyUMD. This course
gives valuable tips on staying safe both on and off campus.
The Prince George's County Police Department is conducting an
investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident
or the possible identity of the suspect are encouraged to contact police
(911 or 301-699-2601).
Prepared by:
Paul Dillon
Office of the Chief
301-405-5762
dillon@umd.edu
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