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Safety Alert: Unwanted sexual contact reported near Norlin Quad

On Jan.14,at approximately 3:55 p.m. the CU Boulder Police Department (“CUPD”) was notified of an unwanted sexual contact.The incident occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. outside the Economics Building just south of the Norlin Quad.The victim reported that as she was walking from the University Memorial Center area toward the University Hill neighborhood, she noticed that she was being followed by a male suspect.As she approached the Economics Building, the suspect grabbed the victim’s buttocks, embraced her and attempted to kiss her without her consent.After the victim fought off the suspect, he continued to follow her as she walked away from the area.The victim noticed that the suspect appeared to follow another female before running away toward the UMC area.CUPD officers searched the area and were unable to locate the suspect.

The suspect is described as a white college-aged male, approximately 5’5” to 5’7” tall, medium build, with a full red facial beard.He was wearing a green beanie, reading glasses, gray sweatshirt and tan pants. CUPD is currently investigating the incident. Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact CUPD at (303) 492-6666 and may do so anonymously .

This message is being sent pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”), a federal law that requires disclosure of major crime and policy information. For more information on the Clery Act and CU-Boulder’s policies, please see the Clery .

Sexual assault is not tolerated at CU-Boulder. It can be both a crime and a violation of policy, see:, and.

CU Boulder reminds the community of the following information that could aid in the prevention of similar crimes:

  • Sexual activity without consent (including with acquaintances, friends, or partners) is sexual assault.
  • Consent cannot be obtained through coercion or threats.
  • Use of alcohol or drugs may impair the ability to determine whether sexual activity is consensual.
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  • The obligation to help prevent sexual assault is on all of us..

If you are the victim of sexual assault, you have many options for reporting, services, and assistance. Find more reporting options . Retaliation for reporting is strictly prohibited. For free and confidential support please contact(OVA), 303-492-8855.