Dear Ohio State Community Member:
You are receiving this notice because a crime has occurred that is considered to be of a concern and/or a continuing threat to the campus community.
The purpose of this message is to heighten your safety awareness by providing community members with information necessary to take appropriate precautions, enable you to take actions to help increase your safety, and to aid in the prevention of similar crimes.
On Sunday between 12:30 am and 1:30 am a female student was alone and was pulled into a dark area and sexually assaulted by an unknown male suspect. The incident occurred outside and near the North Campus Residential District and construction site near Lane Ave. Suspect is reportedly a college-aged male white, blond hair, and wearing blue jeans , who left the area in unknown direction of travel.We remind you to increase your overall safety by being cautious and looking out for one another; being aware of your surroundings and looking assertive; walking with a trusted friend or co-worker, when possible; if a situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative. Please utilize transportation services, when possible, and take advantage of our additional safety resources, such as the student escort service: http://www.ps.ohio-state.edu/sss/escort_info/