On November 26, 2014, UCI Police Department received a report of a sexual battery that occurred on November 21, 2014 inside a residence hall. The victim reported that she was forcibly fondled by a male subject who she met through social media. The suspect is not affiliated with UCI.
The suspect is described as a male, Filipino, 5’8”-5’9”, 145 lbs., approximately 19 years old, with black hair, a heavy accent and black ear plug piercings in both ears.
It can be assumed that crimes of a similar nature could continue to occur since the suspect has not been arrested. Members and guests of the UCI community should take precautions.
Information about sex offenses can be found at www.soinfo.uci.edu/. The CARE Office can provide a range of support services and counseling to victims, (949) 824-7273, [email protected]. Additional resources include the UCI Counseling Center, (949)824-6457; UCI Student Health Center, (949) 824-5301; 24-hour Support Community Service Programs, (949) 831-9110.
In emergency situations or during crimes in progress, dial 9-1-1 or use an emergency phone available on campus. Emergency phone locations are marked on the campus map available at http://communications.uci.edu//documents/pdf/UCI_14_map_campus.pdf.
If you have information that could be helpful in this investigation, please contact UCI Police Department at (949) 824-5223.
