It was reported to Vanderbilt Police Department that a forcible fondling occurred at approximately 9:48 pm on March 28th near Stevenson Center. The victim, a student, reported that as she was walking between Featheringill and Stevenson Center a subject approached her from behind and placed his arm around her. The suspect stated that he knew her. When the victim stated that she did not know him and told him to leave her alone, a second suspect approached from behind and pushed the victim to the ground. One of the suspects grabbed her purse while the other forcibly fondled her. The suspects fled the area towards the Alumni Lawn. A search of the area was conducted with negative results.

Suspect Description:

Suspect #1 Male black, 5'10" - 5'11". The suspect was last seen wearing a black quilted jacket with a fur lined hood and dark pants.

Suspect # 2 Male black, 5'7" - 5'9", the suspect had short hair and braces on his teeth. The suspect was last seen wearing a grey zippered sweat shirt.

IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS INCIDENT,

please call Vanderbilt Police Department at 615- 322-2745.

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CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT 74-CRIME (742-7463)
or use Silent Witness at http://police.vanderbilt.edu/silent.htm

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* Stay alert and TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS -- If you feel uneasy, leave.

* On or off campus, walk/jog/bike in groups of three or more in well-lighted and well-traveled areas; otherwise, after dark on campus, use the ESCORT SERVICE. (NOTE: Before parking on campus after dark, stop by the Police Building at 2800 Vanderbilt Place or the ER.

Ask for an officer to meet & escort you from your parking space.)

* Scan the area before you exit or approach your vehicle/building and while you proceed between sites.

* Have your key ready in hand to quickly access the door of your vehicle/building.

* If strangers approach, maintain a distance and be observant; if they are in a vehicle, get the license plate number.

* Lock doors and windows of your room/building. Don't prop open doors,

thwart security measures, or let strangers in.

* Avoid going to ATM's alone, after dark, or if suspicious persons are nearby.

* Think ahead about what you would do under dire circumstances. Try to get a description.

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