On Saturday, December 6, 2014 at about 1:30 p.m., UCI Police Department received a report of a male subject who touched a female student’s stomach without her consent near the Pacific Ballroom at the UCI Student Center. The female student hit the subject’s hand and ran away. The male subject did not pursue the victim nor say anything further.
The male subject was contacted and identified by police as Patrick Choute, an African American male in his early 20s, 6’0” with black hair, a mustache, and brown eyes. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.
If you see this male subject on the UCI campus, contact the UCI Police Department at (949) 824-5223.
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.
Avoid traveling alone at night. Walk with a friend or use the UCI Safety Escort Service by dialing (949) 824-SAFE (7233). Do not accept rides or walking accompaniment from people you don’t trust and know well. Do not allow strangers into your residences or other secured areas. Keep your doors locked at all times. Immediately report all suspicious persons, activities and vehicles to the UCI Police Department at (949) 824-5223.
WHAT IS THIS COMMUNITY ADVISORY? Community Advisories are released by the UCI Police Department when certain events that warrant an advisory are reported on or near campus property. These Community Advisories allow campus community members to be aware of certain situations and to take precautions for personal safety.
