UW–Madison Police Department

MPD Investigates Sexual Assault on Bike Path

  • Incident date: July 13, 2015, 10:30 pm
  • Incident type: Sexual Assault
  • Location/address: Southwest Commuter Path

The following information is from the City of Madison Police Department, regarding a crime that occurred off-campus.

On Monday, July 13, 2015 at approximately 10:30 p.m., a 20-year-old female was walking along the Southwest Commuter Path near N. Randall Avenue when a male suspect grabbed her and attempted to sexually assault her. The suspect was chased away from the scene by a witness, and was unable to be located.

The suspect is described as a white male, 6’ to 6’2” tall, medium build, and last seen wearing a dark t-shirt and light pants.

The CITY OF MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT is currently investigating this case. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Madison Police at (608) 255-2345.

Sexual assault is never the fault of the victim. While nothing is fail-safe, here are some suggestions everyone may want to consider:

  • If you’re a bystander and see someone behaving in a way that seems suspicious, do something about it. If you don’t feel comfortable or safe confronting them, call 911.
  • Trust your instincts. If you feel uneasy or sense something is wrong, call for assistance.
  • Be active in supporting a safe and respectful community. If you see others engaging in disrespectful or inappropriate actions, speak up and get involved, or contact someone else to assist.
  • Students are reminded, as a general safety rule, to be aware of your surroundings at all times, especially at night.  Never resist giving up your property when you’re confronted by an individual with a weapon.

Read the City of Madison Police Department’s full release >>