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The Stanford Department of Public Safety is seeking any additional information from members of the campus community about a reported sexual assault that was described in an AlertSU message on Tuesday evening.

The following additional information was provided by the adult victim to the mandatory reporter, with the intent of sharing additional details with law enforcement. The victim has indicated she does not want to speak with law enforcement at this time.

Type of Incident Reported: Sexual Assault

Date/Time of Incident: August 9, 2022 at approximately 5:00 PM

Date Reported to DPS: August 9, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Updated Location: Unspecified parking lot near Wilbur Hall; the mandatory reporter indicated the victim stated she was physically restrained (grabbed) and taken to a restroom where she was raped. No further information about the restroom or where it was located was provided.

Alleged Perpetrator, as observed or perceived by victim/witness:

Gender: Adult Male

Race/Ethnicity Descriptors: Black

Clothing: Unknown

Other Descriptors: 6' tall with a thin build, brown eyes, and a faded beard

The mandatory reporter stated the victim said she has seen the person on campus before.

DPS will continue to investigate and encourages anyone who was in the area of Wilbur to contact DPS if they have information that may help solve this crime. Information could include photos or video taken around the Wilbur dormitories, especially areas where vehicles park, as well as personal observations about activity taking place around Wilbur around 5pm on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.

Anyone who may have information about this crime is encouraged to call Stanford DPS at 650-723-9633. DPS has increased patrols in the area and is actively pursuing more details in this case.

Support Resources for Community Members: If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, or if you aren't sure whether you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, there are a number of resources available to you at Stanford to inform you of your options and to support you in whatever path you choose to take in addressing the incident. The university's website containing resource information is: https://sexualviolencesupport.stanford.edu/

Stanford University does not tolerate sexual assault, sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. The university encourages anyone who has been sexually assaulted or subject to other forms of sexual misconduct or harassment to report the incident to university officials.

The information about this incident is being reported to you in accordance with the Clery Act. The remainder of this email provides information about preventing and reporting sexual assault.

• Ignorance of the law or of university policy concerning sexual assault, sexual misconduct and sexual harassment is not a defense.
• Receive affirmative consent from your partner before engaging in sexual activity.
• Perpetrators may attempt to use alcohol to facilitate a sexual assault. Statistically, the majority of reported sexual assaults occur while one or both parties are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol or drugs may impair one's ability to judge whether or not consent has been given, but it is never an excuse for choosing to violate another person.
• There are a number of drugs that may be added to beverages with the intent of altering the consciousness or incapacitating a person without their knowledge. These drugs are particularly dangerous when combined with alcohol and often produce amnesia, leaving a victim unclear about what occurred afterward. These drugs can facilitate criminal activity; most often acts of sexual misconduct or sexual assault.

Safety Recommendations: Report suspicious activity or behavior immediately by dialing 911, 9-911 from a campus phone, or activating a blue 911 emergency tower. Be aware of your surroundings and know your location at all times. Avoid distractions such as talking or texting with a cell phone when on foot.

This timely warning message is being sent to you in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.