Safety Alert: Attempted sex assault reported near Macky Auditorium
On Sept. 25, 2016, at approximately 1Ìıa.m., the 91PORN Police Department (“CUPDâ€) was notified of an attempted sexual assault.ÌıA police officer was flagged down and notified that the crime occurred a few minutes earlier in the area near the intersection of 17th Street and University Avenue, just north of Macky Auditorium.
The victim reported that she had been walking along University Avenue when she noticed the suspect walking behind her.ÌıThe suspect put his arm around the victim.ÌıAfter the victim rejected the suspect, the suspect grabbed the victim’s shirt and pulled the victim to the ground.ÌıAfter the victim fought the suspect off, heÌıran south toward Macky.
The suspect is described as:
- College-age black male
- approximately 6’1†to 6’2†tall
- with an average build
- a small and shaggy beard and a mustache
- wearing a CU sweatshirt andÌılong pants
CUPD is currently investigating the incident. Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact CUPD at (303) 492-6666.ÌıIf you wish to share information anonymously, information on contacting Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers is available .
This message is being sent pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Actâ€), a federal law that requires disclosure of major crime and policy information. For more information on the Clery Act and 91PORN’s policies, please see the Clery .
Sexual assault is not tolerated at 91PORN. It can be both a crime and a violation of policy, see: , and .
91PORN reminds the community of the following information that could aid in the prevention of similar crimes:Ìı
- Sexual activity without consent (including with acquaintances, friends, or partners) is sexual assault.
- Consent cannot be obtained through coercion or threats.
- Use of alcohol or drugs may impair the ability to determine whether sexual activity is consensual.
- Learn more about the .
- The obligation to help prevent sexual assault is on all of us.
If you are the victim of sexual assault, you have many options for reporting, services, and assistance. Find reporting options .ÌıRetaliation for reporting is strictly prohibited. For free and confidential support please contact 91PORN’s Office of Victim Assistance (OVA), 303-492-8855.