UNT Police Issue Crime Alert After Alleged Sexual Assault On-Campus
NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - University of North Texas police are warning students to remain wary when meeting people on dating apps after a report of an alleged sexual assault inside a resident room at Legends Hall on March 21.
Police said the victim (a UNT student) told them a non-student in his early 20s sexually assaulted her.
The police department issued a crime alert sharing information about how perpetrators potentially prey on victims. They urged students to report suspicious activity, trust their instincts and to tell friends or family when meeting someone in-person from a dating app.
UNT sent CBS 11 News the following statement:
The sexual assault was reported to a Campus Security Authority (CSA), which can be one of many individuals at the university who are obligated under the Clery Act to notify the UNT Police of an alleged Clery Crime that has been reported to them. The survivor has not elected to involve police at this time. However, sexual assault is a Clery Act crime; it occurred within the university's defined Clery geography, and may pose an on-going threat to the community because of the inherent risks associated with dating apps. UNT Police chose to send the timely warning to the campus community to provide general cautionary information that could help keep the community safe.
The university has a survivor advocate available to any student who has been victimized. The advocate can facilitate medical attention and make safety or academic accommodations.
