On 9/21/16, at 10:15 a.m., a female student reported she was fondled by an unknown male on the previous day. Reports indicate that on 9/20/16, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the female student was working on her computer on the second floor of the Ohio Union when she was approached by an unknown male who sat behind her and asked if he could charge his phone. Moments later, the suspect fondled her lower body. The student confronted the suspect and immediately left the area.
The suspect is described as a black male standing between 6’0” and 6’5” and weighing up to 200 lbs. He is described as being approximately 40-years-old with a black goatee and is said to have been wearing black and red high top shoes and earbuds at the time of the incident. University Police have increased patrols and are actively investigating. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 614-292-2121.
Becoming the victim of any crime is no one's fault. 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 Safety Service Safe Ride program: https://dps.osu.edu/safe-ride