Attention Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers Police Department, in conjunction with the New Brunswick Police Department and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, is investigating an aggravated assault which is reported to have occurred on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at approximately 3:30 AM in the area of Van Dyke Hall on the College Avenue Campus.
In this incident the victim, who is affiliated with the University, reported that while walking in the area of Van Dyke Hall located at 520 George Street, she was assaulted by a male perpetrator who struck her in the face. The victim then yelled for assistance which alerted nearby witnesses. The perpetrator then fled on foot towards Seminary Place. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
A description of the perpetrator is limited at this time.
The Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating this incident and asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, contact the Rutgers Police Department Detective Bureau at 848-932-8025.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
• Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement;
• Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
• Avoid isolated or dark areas;
• Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours.
The Rutgers University Police Department provides escorts to students, faculty, and staff upon request. The escorts provide our community with personalized service to their vehicles, campus residence, or the University's mass transit system. In order to request a security escort we ask that an individual contact the police communications center at 732-932-7211.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://rupd.rutgers.edu/crimetips.shtml.
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Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
May 4, 2016
