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August 28, 2005
FROM: David M. Donaldson, Chief of Police
RE: Alleged Assault Victim Recants Story
The criminal investigation into an assault alleged
to have occurred at approximately 11:45 p.m., Aug. 20, on
the sidewalk between the Student Recreation Center and the
Gazebo has concluded the report was false. The female student
admitted to fabricating details she reported to UNCW Police.
The reason she provided misleading statements
to investigators is not known.
In cases that involve a potential threat to
the university and the community, UNCW will continue to focus
on the safety of the community and keep the community informed
and aware. Law enforcement’s job is to investigate complaints
and reach a logical conclusion. This case is not reflective
of crime victims in general and should in no way deter crime
victims from seeking assistance from law enforcement and other
community resources.
Case closed - unfounded.
Original Alert
August 24, 2005
FROM: David M. Donaldson, Chief of Police
RE: UNCW Police Notifying Community of Alleged
Assault
The UNC Wilmington Police Department is investigating
a report of an assault alleged to have occurred on campus
on the sidewalk between the Student Recreation Center and
the Gazebo.
A 19-year-old female UNCW student reported that
at approximately 11:45 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, she was jogging
in this area when she was approached from behind, grabbed,
and forced down to the ground. A struggle ensued. No injuries
were reported. She described the suspect as a generally large,
but not overweight, white male, approximately 6’4”
tall, 35-40 years of age, with short brown hair (slightly
balding), no facial hair, and wearing a dark colored t-shirt,
and blue jeans.
This information was reported to UNCW Police
at approximately 10 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23. At this point,
the victim is not pursuing the conduct of a criminal investigation,
but is supporting community notification and safety awareness
efforts.
Anyone with information regarding this incident
is asked to contact the UNCW Police Department at 962-2222
or anonymously by phone 962-TIPS or e-mail (http://www.uncw.edu/ba/police/).
Individuals on campus are encouraged to remain
aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity.
Additional safety recommendations include: requesting
an escort from UNCW Police, ext. 2222, walking with a group,
utilizing well-lit walkways and the Seahawk Shuttle, remaining
aware of emergency call box locations, and carrying a cell
phone.
The police report is not complete and therefore
is not available for release.
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