Campus crime alert
A Wake Forest student informed University police that an unknown man sexually assaulted her on campus in February. The University Police Department is investigating the incident.
On March 28, she told University police that she was walking alone on campus when a man grabbed her, pulled her into a patch of trees and assaulted her. She said the incident occurred on the night of February 14 around midnight. Based on her description, police suspect the incident occurred in a small, tree-covered area between Spry Stadium and Farrell Hall, near Wingate Road.
Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked by University police to call the department at 336-758-5911 or use the department’s Silent Witness process.
The University Police Department offers the following suggestions for reducing the chances of being sexually assaulted:
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Be wary of isolated locations.
- Avoid walking or jogging alone, especially at night. Vary your route. Stay in well-traveled, well-lit areas.
- Don’t let alcohol or drugs cloud your judgment.
- Be assertive, don’t let anyone violate your personal space.
- Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in your surroundings, leave.
- Don’t prop open self-locking doors.
- Lock your door and windows in your residence, even if leaving for only a few minutes.
- Keep an eye on your residence’s keys. Don’t lend them to others. Don’t lose them. Don’t put your name and address on your key ring.
- Be careful about unwanted visitors. Know who’s on the other side of the door when you open it.
- Have your keys ready to use before you reach the door — home, car, work.
- Park in well-lit areas and lock the car.
- Drive on well-traveled streets and keep your doors and windows locked.