Attention Rutgers Community:
A Crime Alert was issued on May 26, 2015 alerting the community about an act of criminal sexual contact that occurred on College Avenue near Bishop Place in the city of New Brunswick. Additional information provided by the victim indicates the incident was not an act of criminal sexual contact. An investigation conducted by the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) resulted in the positive identification of the perpetrator. The investigation is ongoing and the RUPD would like to thank those members of the community who provided information during the course of the investigation.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
Avoid isolated or dark areas;
Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement; and
Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://rupd.rutgers.edu/crimetips.shtml.
Follow the Rutgers Police Department on Nixle for regular updates on issues impacting your community at http://local.nixle.com/rutgers-police-department/.
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
May 27, 2015
