NYU Clery Campus Notice

Sexual Assault/Fondling

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the Department of Campus Safety received a report of a sexual assault/fondling that occurred at approximately 9:20 a.m., in front of 35 West 4th Street, in Manhattan.

An NYU student was walking west on West 4th Street, between the Education Building and the Starbucks, when an unknown person walked up behind the victim and touched their buttocks, without their consent. As the suspect passed, they turned to look at the victim and smiled, without saying anything. The unknown individual then continued walking west on West 4th Street into Washington Square Park. There were no further interactions reported.

No physical injuries were reported. The student was offered support services. The NYPD was notified and a police report was filed.

Description of Suspect: The suspect was described as male-presenting with a light complexion, approximately 5'1" with red hair. The victim decsribed the suspect's race/ethnicity as white.

If you have any additional information about this incident, please contact the NYPD at 1(800) 577-TIPS and NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.

Please Remember These Safety Tips:

Be aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone.
Walk in groups whenever you can. There is always safety in numbers.
Using a smartphone or other electronic devices, especially with earbuds, 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 or an open NYU facility that has Campus Safety Officers posted.
If you are the victim of a crime, do not engage with the assailant as that may put you in further danger.
If you are the victim of 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.
NYU Faculty, Administrators, and Staff can call the Employee Assistance Program powered by Optum at (888) 980-8740 24/7 for confidential counseling support.

Read more about our notification policy and procedures. You can also learn more about Campus Safety's services and review answers to Frequently Asked Questions on our website.