This message includes information about a crime that was recently reported on or near the University of Iowa campus. The purpose of this email is to provide you with the information you need to stay safe and take any appropriate precautions.
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware that University of Iowa officials received a report of forcible fondling, a form of sexual assault, that occurred during the daytime hours on Monday, May 1 near the Iowa Memorial Union. According to the report, a man wearing a black sweatshirt and black ball cap slapped the victim's buttocks while riding past her on a bicycle. The victim did not know who the man was.
University of Iowa Police believe they have identified the suspect and are seeking the public's assistance to gather more information about this incident, which remains under investigation.
If you have any additional information about this incident, please contact UI Police at (319) 335-5022, or submit a crime tip via text message by using the Rave Guardian app.
The only person responsible for a crime is the perpetrator. Crime alerts are sent to UI students and employees in accordance with federal law requiring universities to disclose information about crime to help prevent similar crimes and to identify offenders.
These notices are prompted by crimes that have already occurred, but could represent a serious or ongoing threat to students and employees. This message alone is not necessarily an indication that crime rates on campus have increased or that a pattern of crime has emerged. To learn more about crime in your area and/or on campus, we encourage you to read the Campus Safety and Security Report and review the daily crime log. You can also review previous crime alerts.
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Criminal Complaint: If you believe a crime has been committed, we encourage you to call 911. To contact the University of Iowa Police non-emergency line, call 319-335-5022.
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Policy Complaint:& The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) is available to explain and answer questions about reporting options if you have a concern about sexual misconduct, bias, harassment, equity, and discrimination.
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