UWPD Investigating Sexual Assault
- Incident date: October 25, 2014, 3:00 am
- Incident type: Sexual Assault
- Location/address: Off-Campus
On Saturday, October 25, at approximately 3:00 a.m., a female UW-Madison student reported a sexual assault to the UW-Madison Police Department. It’s believed the sexual assault took place off campus – the location of the assault is still under investigation. The victim and suspect do not know each other.
The suspect is described as a college age male, 19-24 years old, pale skin with acne scars, 5’9” to 5’11” and thin build, short blonde spiky hear, and last seen wearing a blue plaid shirt with cut-off sleeves, jeans, and a straw cowboy hat.
The UW-Madison Police Department is investigating this case. If you have any information about this crime, or any crime, please call (608) 264-COPS.
If you’ve been sexually assaulted, tell someone – there are resources available to help you. Please visit uwpd.wisc.edu/tellus for more information. Although no measure is failsafe, here are some protective measures you might consider to increase your personal safety and the safety of those around you:
- Practice being assertive about your boundaries.
- If saying NO or STOP is too hard, consider creating a diversion so you can leave.
- Get your own drinks; don’t let someone continually fill your cup or leave your drink unattended.
In addition to the above safety suggestions, also consider:
- Make sure you have consent. Consent is a clear and freely given yes, not the absence of a no.
- People who are incapacitated by alcohol or drugs cannot give consent.