State College and Penn State police received a total of three sexual assault reports and one indecent assault report over the course of four days.
The first incident was reported by Mount Nittany Medical Center to State College police after a patient told staff she was sexually assaulted overnight between Thursday and Friday.
The second incident reportedly happened overnight between Friday and Saturday. A female victim went to the emergency room at Mount Nittany Medical Center to be treated for a possible sexual assault that may have occurred at a fraternity. Police say the victim declined to participate in a criminal investigation.
Penn State police received a report of a sexual assault that occurred about 11:15 p.m. Friday near the Hammond Building on campus, which is adjacent to College Avenue and Burrowes Road.
Police say the victim, who is a Penn State student, was walking down the sidewalk when a stranger approached her. The suspect threw the victim on the ground, sexually assaulted her and then fled on foot toward Allen Street, police say.
About 3:30 a.m., State College police received a report of an indecent assault that occurred on West Beaver Avenue near South Butz Street about 3:30 a.m. Saturday. Police say an unknown actor groped the female victim under her dress.
Anyone who can assist with the Penn State police investigation can call 814-863-1111 or do so anonymously HERE by clicking on “Report A Crime.”
Police also offered these safety tips:
• Avoid traveling alone at night. Walk with a friend or use the Safe Walk Service at 865-WALK (9255).
• Trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe, get to a safe place and call for help.
• Use the buddy system and watch out for each other.
• Do not accept rides or walking accompaniment from people you don’t know well and trust.
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