SEXUAL ASSAULT AT SDSU

By Miriam Raftery

September 6, 2014 (San Diego) – San Diego State University campus police have issued an alert warning students that a sexual assault occurred early this morning at 1:39 a.m. at the Granada Apartment complex on Hardy Avenue.

A stranger reportedly followed the victim, a student at SDSU, to her apartment and tried to befriend her, then followed her into her bedroom and assaulted her.   The suspect fled when the victim’s roommate arrived.

The suspect is described as either a tanned white male or possibly Hispanic in his early 20s. He is 5 feet 8 to 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build, chocolate brown hair, a short haircut and brown eyes. He wore a baggie shirt with a gray center and multi-colored sleeves.

Anyone with information or questions should contact:

• The SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991, or call Detective Cruz at 619-594-1987.
• You can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 619-235-8477
• You can provide information by sending an e-mail to police@mail.sdsu.edu

The SDSU Police Department is investigating the incident and offers the following safety precautions: Be aware of your surroundings, avoid dimly lit locations, avoid alcohol consumption to the point of impairment, and immediately report suspicious activity to the police department.