UMD Safety Notice 10/23/2023

Lieutenant R. Hoaas October 23, 2023

INCIDENT: Voyeur Incident

OCCURRED: October 23, 2023 (Monday)/ Approximately 1:20 p.m.

LOCATION: Hagerstown Hall, College Park, Maryland 20742

UMPD CASE #: 2023-95475

BRIEF DETAILS:

On October 23, 2023, at approximately 1:33 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to Hagerstown Hall for a voyeur incident that occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m., on October 23, 2023.

A woman (student) reported to police that she was inside a bathroom, when she noticed a cell phone peering over the shower curtain. The student yelled and the suspect left the bathroom and exited through the stairwell.

The suspect is described as a male, wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and light-colored jeans.

The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect, are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email https://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/submit_tip.cfm

When available for release, additional information, including updated description of suspect(s) may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: https://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices.cfm and https://umpdnews.umd.edu/

Safety Tips:

The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.

Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.

Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.

If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or 301-405-3333.

See Something, Say Something!

Be Smart, Be Safe!

Safety Resources:

University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555

Prince George's County Police Department
Emergency Number - 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200

Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity
https://prepare.umd.edu/ for quick access to phone numbers and emergency guide

UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
https://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-umd-guardian-app-today

UMD Police Walking Escort
301-405-3555

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