UW–Madison Police Department

UPDATE: UWPD Investigates Sexual Assault

  • Incident date: April 6, 2014, 1:30 am
  • Incident type: Sexual Assault
  • Location/address: UW Campus Residence Hall

**** 4/9/14 UPDATE ****

The investigation into this case is ongoing. In our initial release of information related to this case, we supplied a description of the alleged perpetrator. Over the last few days, as investigators worked on this case, it has been determined that both subjects involved know each other. Therefore, UWPD is no longer searching for this individual, and there is no threat to the community.

In addition, further investigation has determined the assault did not occur at a UW-Madison residence hall.

The incident remains under investigation.

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On Sunday, April 6 at approximately 1:30 A.M., the UW-Madison Police Department responded to a report of a sexual assault at a campus residence hall.  The perpetrator is described as a white male, 18 to 20 years old, 5’10” to 6’0” tall, thin build, and shoulder length dark brown hair.

The UW-Madison Police Department is actively investigating this case.  If anyone has any information about the crime listed above, or are witnesses to other crimes on campus, please call the UW-Madison Police Department at 608-264-COPS.

If you’ve been sexually assaulted, tell someone – there are confidential resources available to help you. Please visit http://www.evoc.wisc.edu for more information.

For more information on the Clery Act, and why we’re issuing this federally mandated timely warning, please visit www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/campus.html.