Full Notification

On the evening of September 30, 2015, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) District Police were notified of an indecent exposure which occurred on the SRJC Santa Rosa Campus. SRJC District Police Officers made contact with the victim who informed them the incident had just occurred outside of Lark Hall.

The victim, a female SRJC student, said she was sitting at a table outside of Lark Hall, when she noticed the male suspect staring at her from the water fountain. The suspect walked away from the area and she notice him a short time later standing in front of her approximately 20 feet from where she was sitting. The student the suspect was again staring at her when she noticed that his penis was exposed and he was masturbating. The student asked the suspect what he was doing. The suspect then fled the area on foot traveling eastbound through campus. SRJC District personnel arrived on scene and, after an extensive search, the suspect was not found.

The suspect is described as a male, 22-24 years old, possibly Middle Eastern, 5’5”, skinny build with a thin mustache. At the time of the crime, the suspect was wearing a white oversized t-shirt and unknown color pants. The victim also said that the suspect spoke clear English without an accent.

Approximately 10 minutes later, the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) responded to a similar incident at the apartments adjacent to the SRJC Campus at 101 Elliott Avenue. An extensive search was completed in and around the SRJC area by SRJC District Police and SRPD however, the suspect remains outstanding.

The District Police have reported the incident to the SRJC’s Title IX Coordinator.

The investigation is ongoing and the District Police are asking anyone who was in the area around the time of the crime and who may have witnessed anything suspicious or who has any information to come forward. The District Police are also asking everyone to be aware of their surroundings while on campus and to immediately report any suspicious persons or activities to (707) 527-1000. We all must work together in keeping our community safe.

The SRJC District Police take this and all crime committed on all the SRJC campuses seriously and are dedicated in providing full police services 24 hours per day, 365 days a year, for your safety. We are focusing our presence in the community to deal with this and any threats which arise. Please do your part in being safe on campus by doing the following:

• If you are on the campus late, ask someone you trust, a colleague or friend, to walk or drive you to your vehicle.
• If you have any concerns and must walk alone, call the District Police for a uniformed safety escort to walk you to your vehicle, class, office, or other area on campus.
• Stay in well-lit, well-populated areas and park your car in well-lit, well-traveled areas of the parking lots.
• Be aware of your environment. Don’t be afraid to look over your shoulders. It’s not rude to maintain a safe distance between yourself and others.
• Be aware of the locations of the nearest emergency phone stations and program the phone number for District Police into your cell phone; (707)527-1000.
• Send the message that you are calm and know where you are going; walk with confidence!
• Carry your keys in your hand. You will be able to get into your car faster and the keys may be used as a weapon if necessary.
• Avoid blind corners. Take wide turns so that you have room to react to what’s ahead.
• Check your backseats before getting into your car.
• Always to lock your vehicle and roll up your windows.
If you see someone loitering around your car as you approach, STOP!, turn around, walk away and watch them from a distance.

All media inquiries specifically regarding the investigation can be made to SRJC District Police Chief Robert Brownlee at (707)527-1000.