Georgetown University

Public Safety Alert: Sexual Assault in 1400 Block of Wisconsin Ave

On Sunday, November 9, 2008 at approximately 3:05 p.m., MPD notified DPS that a sexual assault was committed at approximately 4:50 a.m. the same day in a residence located in the 1400 block of Wisconsin Avenue. The victim's shoulder was broken during the assault. MPD responded to the scene.

The Department of Public Safety is requesting that anyone who has information regarding this or any other incident(s), or who noticed any suspects before or after the incident(s), to contact them immediately at (202) 687-4343.

Incident

Date: November 09, 2008

Time: 4:50 AM

Location: Non-campus, West Georgetown

Address: 1400 Block of Wisconsin Ave

Incident type: Sex Offense

Respondents: MPD

Incident summary: On Sunday, November 9, 2008 at approximately 4:50 a.m., a student reported to MPD that she was sexually assaulted by an unknown black male in a residence located in the 1400 block of Wisconsin Avenue.

On Sunday, November 9, 2008 at approximately 3:05 p.m., MPD notified DPS that a sexual assault was committed at approximately 4:50 a.m. the same day in a residence located in the 1400 block of Wisconsin Avenue. The victim's shoulder was broken during the assault. MPD responded to the scene.

Victim(s):The victim was transported to the hospital and has since been treated and released.

Victim(s) status:

Witness description of suspect(s):The suspect is described as a black male, mid 20s, with a medium complexion, close cut hair or possibly bald.

Safety Reminder

The Department of Public Safety would like to remind all students to practice the following security measures:

  1. On campus students should call DPS at 202-687-4343 regarding any safety concerns.

  2. Off campus students with immediate safety concerns should call MPD at 911 and DPS at 687-HELP.

  3. Practice security at home by not propping doors open, always keeping doors and windows locked, even when you are in residence, and not opening the door to strangers.

  4. Students noticing suspicious activities or individuals loitering around entrances to residence halls, apartments, or townhouses should immediately notify DPS at 202-687-4343.

  5. Students may utilize the services of THE SHUTTLE or DPS SAFERIDES escorts as a means of providing safe passage off-campus. Call 784-RIDE for DPS SAFERIDES escorts.

Georgetown University's Department of Public Safety (DPS) notifies the campus community when crimes are reported to DPS or the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) which the University believes represent a threat to its students or employees, in a manner consistent with the Campus Security Act. The University uses its best efforts to provide information that is both accurate and helpful, but community members should recognize that the University is able to relay information only as it is reported to DPS and/or MPD.