Sexual Offense - Fondling
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University of Arizona Police Department Crime Alert
(Clery Timely Warning)
Type of Offense: Sexual Offense - Fondling
Today’s Date: December 11th, 2023
Date and Time of Occurrence: December 11th, 2023, 6:00 PM (approximate time)
Location: E. 7th Street and N. Vine Avenue
Reporting Agency: University of Arizona Police Department / CASE # U2312110008
Tucson Police Department / CASE # 2312110209
Synopsis of Crime or Offense: At approximately 6:00PM, a female student was walking in the area of E. 7th Street and N. Vine Avenue (just south of campus). A male walked up behind the student. He put his arm around her waist and with his other hand fondled her genitals over her clothing. The victim screamed and the male ran away, eastbound on 7th Street.
Injuries: There were no reported injuries.
Suspect Description: A male who appeared to be Hispanic, heavy set build, approximately 5’8” in height. He was wearing an orange shirt and jeans. The victim did not see a vehicle associated with the subject.
Status: The University of Arizona Police Department (UAPD) received the initial report. Tucson Police Department (TPD) will be the primary investigating agency due to a similarity with other TPD cases.
UAPD and TPD are actively searching for the suspect and anyone with information or surveillance video of the area is asked to call 9-1-1 or 88-CRIME (520-882-7463). You can remain anonymous.
UAPD would like to remind the campus community about the following safety tips:
• Per Arizona law and University policy, consent is required by all parties to engage in
sexual activity and may be revoked at any time.
• Sexual assault is never the fault of the survivor. It is the behavior of the
perpetrator that is wrong.
• If you feel like you have been sexually abused or assaulted, it is recommended
that you report it to law enforcement immediately.
• For more safety tips, download the LiveSafe App and refer to the Wildcat Safety Guide.
Resources:
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, or if you aren’t sure whether you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, there are a number of resources available to you to inform you of your options and to support you in whatever path you choose to take in addressing the incident.
If you have been sexually assaulted within the last 5 days you have the right to a medical forensic exam. Contact Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault for confidential consultation.
For confidential on campus support contact Survivor Support Services.
For additional on campus assistance contact The Office of Institutional Equity.
Visit the UAPD Victim Resources page to learn more about available support and resources.
About this notice:
University of Arizona Clery Timely Warnings are released by the University of Arizona Police Department in compliance with federal law when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property. These timely warnings provide information about campus safety and allow campus community members to take precautions. The reported information may not have been investigated or confirmed at the time of the issuance of the warning.
Physical descriptions of a suspect, including race, are included in timely warnings only when they provide several details that might help distinguish the suspect’s appearance from the general population.
A Timely Warning is not the same as a UAlert. A UAlert is an emergency notification for situations involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees.
Emergency: 911 • Non-Emergency: 520-621-8273 (UAPD) • Tips: 520-88-CRIME (2-7463) • UAPD.arizona.edu