[RP TownTalk] Community alert FYI attempted sexual assault

[S Collins]

  **Community Notice**The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident thatoccurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. Thefollowing is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Maryland-NationalCapital Park Police, Prince George’s County Division.INCIDENT:               Off-Campus Attempted Sexual AssaultOCCURRED:             March11, 2019, at approximately 2:30 p.m. LOCATION:              Northeast Branch Trail between the Herbert W. Wells Ice Rink and the 5800block of University Research Court (Discovery District) PARK POLICE CASE #:  190000571BRIEF DETAILS:On March 11, 2109,at approximately 4:12 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department wasnotified of an off-campus attempted sexual assault. A female (no UMDaffiliation) was on the Northeast Branch Trail when a male grabbed her. Thevictim fought the male off and then ran after him. The male was last seen nearRiver Road and University Research Court. The suspect isdescribed as a Hispanic male, approximately 22 years of age and approximately5’7” in height. The suspect was wearing a blue sweatshirt, black pants, and agold hat.A video review of our cameras in the area is underway. If you see anythingsuspicious, please report it to police immediately. The Maryland-National Capital Park Police is conducting an investigation.Individuals with any information regarding this incident or the possibleidentity of the suspect are encouraged to contact police (911 or 301-459-3232).Additional information, when made available by the Maryland-NationalCapital Park Police may be found on our website at http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfmWhen available for release, additional information, including updateddescriptions of suspect, may be obtained by accessing the "UMD SafetyNotice" portion of our web site: http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm  and http://umpdnews.umd.edu/Safety Tips: The University of Maryland Police Department provides anescort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. Ifyou would like an escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555 (offcampus) / 53555 (on campus). You may also use a blue light emergency phone tocall for an escort. The police escort service is available to community membersat all times. If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contactthe police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333. Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances aroundyou. Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tellsyou when something is wrong. See Something, Say Something! Be Smart, Be Safe! Downloadthe UMDGuardian app through the Google Play store or the Apple App Store.You can create a virtual safety escort or you can text a tip to UMPD. Safety Resources: University of Maryland Police Department Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/911 UMDGuardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)umpdnews.umd.edu/umdguardian Maryland-National Capital Park PolicePrince George’s County DivisionEmergency: 911 or 301-459-3232/ Non-Emergency 301-459-9088 UMD Police Walking EscortNon-Emergency: 301-405-3555 NITE Ride 301-314-6483http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention) 301-314-4357 http://www.umdhelpcenter.org/ Counseling Center301-314-7651http://counseling.umd.edu/ CARE (Confidential Services for SexualAssault/Harassment/Rape) 301-741-3442http://www.health.umd.edu/care Health Center 301-314-8180http://www.health.umd.edu/ Officeof Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct  TitleIXcoordinator at umd.eduhttp://www.umd.edu/ocrsm/ UMD Alerts https://alert.umd.edu  Sent by email via UMD Alerts to UMDStudents/Faculty/StaffSent by Universityof Maryland Police Department
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 
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