Alert

Attention Rutgers Community:



The Rutgers Police Department is investigating a criminal sexual contact which is reported to have occurred on January 25, 2016, at approximately 5:00 PM on a Rutgers University bus.



In this incident the victim, who is affiliated, reported being touched on the thigh and buttocks while standing on a crowded University bus which was on George Street traveling between campuses. The perpetrator exited the bus when it reached the area of George Street and Commercial Avenue in New Brunswick and then proceeded in an unknown direction. The victim was not physically injured as a result of this incident.



The perpetrator is described as a white male, approximately 20 years old, 5’4” tall, wearing a black hat, glasses, brown jacket with white fleece lined hood, jeans, and carrying an umbrella.



The Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, contact the Rutgers Police Department Detective Bureau at 848-932-8025.



The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:



• Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement;

• Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;

• Avoid isolated or dark areas;

• Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours.

The Rutgers University Police Department provides escorts to students, faculty, and staff upon request. The escorts provide our community with personalized service to their vehicles, campus residence, or the University's mass transit system. In order to request a security escort we ask that an individual contact the police communications center at 732-932-7211.



For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://rupd.rutgers.edu/crimetips.shtml.



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Authority:

Chief Kenneth Cop

January 26, 2015