[Englecturers] FW: [Staff] UCR crime alert (Correction: Escort Service Phone #)

[Susan Brown]

February 15th, 2008

UCPD officers are currently investigating two campus assault cases that
were reported this afternoon. The first victim had reported to a Housing
staff member that she was assaulted near the sidewalk pathway between
the Pentland & Lothian Residence Halls.  According to the information
related by the staff member, the victim stated the incident occurred on
Wednesday morning between the hours of 1:00 and 2:00 am. The victim
related she was pushed down to the asphalt from behind by the suspect.
UCPD Detectives are attempting to get more information from this victim
regarding the specifics of this assault.     

At approximately 2:00 pm today, a second victim reported to UCPD that
she was walking on an unlit dirt pathway between Glenmor & Lothian
Residence Halls around midnight last night. She walked passed a white
male adult who grabbed her from behind and sexually assaulted her.
Additionally the victim stated the suspect was smoking a cigarette at
the time of the assault. UCPD is in the process of conducting an
investigation in an attempt to locate any additional information and
crime scene evidence.

UCPD is requesting anyone with additional information to contact the
Campus Police Department at (951) 827-5222. UCPD is asking all UCR
Community members to be aware of their surroundings and to walk in well
lit areas.  UCPD will be increasing patrols in this area.  Try to walk
with a friend or contact the Escort Service at (951) 827-3772 .

Mike Lane
Chief of Police

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