In an effort to find the suspect connected with two sexual battery incidents on campus, the UC Santa Cruz Police Department has released a sketch based on witness descriptions. The investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information about these incidents or who recognizes this individual should contact campus police by calling 831-459-2231 ext. 1. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
On March 7, UC Santa Cruz police officers responded to a report of sexual battery with physical restraint at College Nine/John R. Lewis College, apartment building A1. Subsequently, another individual reported to UC Santa Cruz police an incident of sexual battery that occurred on Feb. 20 at College Nine/John R. Lewis College, apartment building A2. In both incidents, the suspect fled on foot, and is believed to be the same individual suspected for both crimes.
UC Santa Cruz Police Department has increased patrols in the area and is actively investigating these incidents.
Incidents of sexual violence are taken seriously at UC Santa Cruz. If you are in the midst of any kind of emergency, immediate harm, or threat of harm, dial 9–1–1. If you want further information about UC Santa Cruz Police Department resources, please visit the PD website at https://police.ucsc.edu/.
The Title IX Office can answer questions and provide you with information regarding the applicable University complaint resolution process including investigation to address your reported incident. Title IX can help with safety and supportive measures, whether or not you want an investigation. Title IX can be reached at 831–459–2462 or via email: titleix@ucsc.edu. You can also file an online report at https://titleix.ucsc.edu/. In addition, UCSC’s CARE Advocates can provide free and confidential support. Visit CARE at care.ucsc.edu to learn more.
