The Vanderbilt University Police Department sent a campus-wide e-mail this morning alerting the Vanderbilt community to a reported simple assault. The full text of the e-mail is as follows:

"It was reported to Vanderbilt Police Department that a simple assault occurred during the early morning hours on April 5th. The victim, a student, reported that as she was walking in the area of the Edgehill footbridge and Medical Research Building III an unknown subject approached her from behind and put his arm around her waist. The suspect fled the area after the victim kicked him. A search of the area was conducted with negative results.

Suspect Description:

Suspect #1 Male black, 5’10”, college age, with short black hair. The only clothing description available is that the suspect was wearing a polo shirt.

IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS INCIDENT, please call Vanderbilt Police Department at 615- 322-2745.

IF YOU WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS,
CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT 74-CRIME (742-7463)
or use Silent Witness at http://police.vanderbilt.edu/silent.htm

Risk Reduction Tips
Lock residence hall room doors.
Secure all lower level windows.
Walk or jog in groups of three or more.
Avoid isolated or dark areas.
Travel with confidence and purpose.
Do not wear earphones while walking or jogging.
Know the locations of emergency phones.
Do not use ATMs at night.
Stay alert, and plan ahead for "What if...?"

** REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY! **
ON CAMPUS, DIAL 911 OR USE A BLUE LIGHT PHONE!
(NOTE: from a cell phone, call 421-1911)"