TALLAHASSEE CRIME BULLETIN: SEXUAL BATTERY

The Florida State University Police Department is investigating a sexual battery that occurred Sunday, March 5, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m.

The female victim stated she was attending an event in the Student Union and entered a women’s restroom where she was grabbed by an unknown male who pulled her into a stall.

The subject is described as a college-aged white male, 5’10” and 190 lbs., with straight dark hair, last seen wearing a polo type shirt and a COVID-style face covering.

Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact the FSU Police Department at 850-644-1234.

All members of the community are encourage to travel in pairs, utilize the buddy system, avoid isolated areas, and report suspicious activity immediately to police.

Additional Campus Safety Tips:

• Avoid isolated locations. Stay in well lit, well populated areas. Criminals most often seek isolated persons to victimize.
• Pay attention to your surroundings. Avoid becoming absorbed in listening to music, phone applications, or other distractions.
• Show confidence, do not look like an easy target. Walk at a steady pace and keep your head up.
• Plan your route, know where you are going before leaving.
• Do not travel on foot alone. When possible, use resources like SAFE Escort or Nole Cab.
• Stick to well-lit, well-traveled streets. Avoid shortcuts through wooded areas, parking lots, or alleys.
• Take the safest route to and from your home and destinations. Know where to go for help if you need it.
• Have your car or house key in your hand before you reach the door.
• If you think someone is following you, change direction or cross the street. If they're still there, move quickly toward an open store or restaurant or a lighted house. Don't be afraid to yell for help. Call 911 to report suspicious persons or suspicious activity.

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