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CU Boulder police investigating reported sexual assault

Dara Bitler

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — Police at The University of Colorado Boulder are looking for a suspect in a reported sexual assault at Williams Village North.

The victim told CU Boulder Police that the assault happened at the Williams Village North dorm around 10 p.m. when the suspect knocked on the door and grabbed her by the neck.

Police have limited information on the suspect’s description. He is described as the following:

If you have any information about the incident or the suspect, please contact CUPD at 303-492-6666.

Police are reminding students to use caution when opening doors, and to first verbally confirm the identity of someone before allowing them into residence hall rooms.

Resources

CU Boulder said there is a Guardian Safety App that is available to all current students, staff and faculty.

Here’s what it does:

The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network said every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.

According to RAINN, one out of every six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime.

National Sexual Assault Hotline

The National Sexual Assault Hotline has a variety of ways to help you. Whether you are looking for support, advice, information or a referral, the hotline can help you.

The hotline says it will do the following:

There are 24 local centers in Colorado for victims of sexual assault and abuse:

 Here is a resource to help you if you have been impacted by sexual violence.