JULY 10, 2008

OFF-CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORTED TO TUSCALOOSA POLICE

On Thursday, July 10, 2008, a female UA student reported to Tuscaloosa Police that she was a victim of a sexual assault by an unknown male. The assault occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. in the female's off-campus apartment on Reed Street. The male gained entrance to the apartment by stating that he was there to repair a maintenance problem; once inside, he assaulted the victim.

The description provided of the suspect is as follows:

• Hispanic male
• Early to mid 20's
• Approximately 5’ 02" to 5' 05" in height
• Medium to stocky build
• Short black hair with styling gel
• Wearing a light brown plaid button-up shirt and black pants

Anyone who has any information about this occurrence is asked to call the Tuscaloosa Metro Violent Crimes Task Force at 205-752-0616, the Tuscaloosa Police Department at 205-349-2121, or the UA Police Department at 205-348-5454. Crime prevention information is published in UAPD's Safer Living Guide, which is available online here.