The Department of Campus Safety received a report of a fondling that occurred on Saturday, June 13, at approximately 2:55 a.m., outside of Vanderbilt Hall on West 3rd Street in Manhattan.
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The victim, an NYU student, reported that they were with a friend walking west on West 3rd Street when the suspect approached them from behind and grabbed the victim's buttocks. The suspect fled west and turned north on MacDougal Street.
The victim was offered support services and declined to report to the NYPD.
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Description of Suspect: The suspect was identified by a review of cameras and is masculine-presenting with a light beige complexion and dark hair. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing black pants, a long-sleeve black shirt, and carrying a black bag. A photograph is included below.
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The NYU Department of Campus Safety will continue to monitor the incident. If you have any additional information about this incident, please contact NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.
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Please Remember These Safety Tips: |
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Be aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone.
- Using a smartphone or other electronic device, especially with ear buds, can be distracting and may make you a vulnerable target for an assailant.
- Trust your instincts. If you feel that you may be in danger, seek out others, a store, or an open NYU facility that has Campus Safety Officers posted.
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Try not to walk alone during late-night hours. Walk in groups, whenever you can, there is always safety in numbers.
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If you are the victim of - or witness to - a crime, call 911 immediately and then report the incident to the Department of Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.
- NYU Students can call the Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, 24/7, for confidential medical and counseling support.
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NYU Faculty, Administrators, and Staff can call the Employee Assistance Program powered by Optum at (888) 980-8740, 24/7, for confidential counseling support.
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