Wednesday, May 8

UCPD reports on-campus sexual assault near Sproul Plaza



UCPD informed students and faculty Friday morning of a Thursday on-campus sexual assault. 

The case is not under investigation, and the victim, who is a student, is not seeking prosecution. 

According to the crime alert, on Thursday at approximately 1:50 p.m., the suspect slapped the victim’s buttocks and screamed as they walked past one another. The incident occurred around Sproul Plaza. 

The suspect was reportedly male, in his 30s, wearing a green hoodie and khaki shorts, and was holding a skateboard, according to the alert. 

No injuries or vehicles were involved.

City and Crime Editor

Steinman is the 2023-2024 city and crime editor. She was previously a city and crime contributor. She is also a fourth-year political science student.


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