Gainesville Police Department published a note.SUMMARY of Female Assault Incidents on and around UF CampusSeptember 11th: GPD investigators have discovered that one of the 4 attacks did not occur. Please see the below press release. This will NOT affect any of our current response, and we credit this woman with her truthfulness to detectives: September 10th: There have been no further attacks at this point. GPD and UFPD continue to increase our presence in all areas on and around campus. Please continue to call with any tips. 352-393-7670. You can also call CRIMEstoppers at 352-372-STOP. UPDATE: September 8, 3:50pm: A joint press conference was held with members of the UF Police Department, Gainesville Police Department, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Santa Fe College Police Department, and members of UF Administration. The conference is available for viewing below: How is the Gainesville Police Department moving forward? We are:
-- UPDATE September 7 10:30pm GPD is assisting UFPD with another reported attack. UFPD was called around 9:40pm to the report of a male pulling down a female near McCarty hall on UF Campus. It is not yet confirmed if this incident is 100% linked to the below. The suspect description tonight is somewhat different: 6'1" 185lbs white male wearing an orange tee shirt, black gym shorts and a black baseball cap. Tonight's suspect does not have facial hair. Multiple units are on the ground investigating, searching and following leads. Please call UFPD at 392-1111 with any tips or sightings of the suspect. UPDATE 4:00PM The person we are seeking appears to be at least 6'3" tall and maybe more. Hopefully this detail will refresh someone's memory. **This post will be updated with new information as it becomes available and is intended to be a one-stop page for information related to these incidents. Please bookmark this page.** SUMMARY There have been multiple reports of attempted sexual battery around UF Campus either near University Avenue or SW 13th Street. We are fairly certain that the same suspect is responsible for incidents 1 and 2, and possibly 3. Incident 1: LEAD: Gainesville Police 1800 block of NW 2nd Ave Approximately 9:30PM 8/30/14 Victim was walking alone near the 1800 block of NW 2nd Ave when the suspect punched the victim and dragged her to the side of the building. He ripped off her underwear and attempted to sexually batter her. A citizen heard the commition and exited his house to confront the suspect. The suspect fled the area on foot. The victim suffered facial injuries and some scrapes/bruises. She did complete a rape kit at the hospital. Incident 2: LEAD: Gainesville Police 500 SW 13th Street Approximately 12:45am 8/31/14 Victim was walking south on SW 13th Street. She was reportedly attacked from behind and pulled into the bushes. The suspect attempted to sexually batter her, but she screamed. Bystanders heard the screams and responded and the suspect fled into campus on foot. Victim did complete a rape kit at the hospital. Incident 3: (UNFOUNDED) LEAD: University of Florida Police UF Campus NEAR Library West Approximately 2:30am 9/5/14 Victim cut through campus and was attacked from behind by the suspect. The victim provided roughly the same desciription as the others from earlier in the week. Victim did not complete a rape kit. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: White Male 20-30 years old 6'3" or taller ~250 lbs Medium build, possibly with a large stomach Investigators from the Gainesville Police Department and the University of Florida Police Department are working extremely closely with each other on these cases. We are increasing patrols in the areas and will continue to do so until this person is identified and/or arrested. We are in the process of reviewing surveillance video and other forensic details to determine the suspect identity. PHOTO/VIDEO: **The subject depicted below is very much a person of interest, but we have not been able to prove his involvement as of yet. ** VIDEO: PHOTOS:  .WHO TO CALL WITH INFORMATION: Gainesville Police Detective Prince: 352-393-7658 University of Florida Police: 352-392-1111 CrimeStoppers: 352-372-STOP (You can provide anonymous info) Text Keyword "GPDFL" plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES) (also anonymous) GPD reminds EVERYONE to always be vigilant and know their surroundings.     September 5, 2014 at 6:35pmPublic Tony WrightI am a rts bus driver I drive route 12 from 7pm-3am. I have been warning people about this for a while I even pick up people who aren't at bus stops just to help get them to a safe area.  97Sep 8, 2014Nick FerraraThis guy is a serious threat, if it's the person in the photo. I would suggest anyone who was in midtown or tailgated around campus Saturday for the game, to go through some of your photos you took. You just may have captured a better photo of this guy. Perhaps in the background or actually in your group. Unfortunately, it may be someone you know and would never believe would do something like this. Let GPD detectives know. 87Sep 5, 2014Joyce PrattGlobalmma Gainesville offers a FREE woman's self defense class once a month on the first Saturday of every month. The next one is tomorrow at 2:30pm. Don't be a victim! 25Sep 5, 2014Andrea Lynn PedataThank you for all that you do! Let's hope you guys catch this guy soon 18Sep 5, 2014Blake JosephI have an idea that GPD and UFPD should consider. Have a female officer in sexy jogging attire run a few laps while male officers steak out the nearby areas. When he strikes they all beat him as though he's running from child support. Simple!!! 11Sep 8, 2014Missy Maloney HerreroThe University needs to step up options for getting around at night. UF so behind other universities! 7Sep 6, 2014Alix KissingerSara Ulrich Hollz Kobi Melissa Marrero Nicole Murdoch Jilliana Lanzi He was right by our job, please don't walk home/to your car alone! 7Sep 5, 2014Barb Bruce CsortanWhere are the increased resources for getting these students home safely from a late night mandatory exam? SNAP is a joke. There are no BLUE call boxes in the vicinity of the sorority houses and apartments that are just off campus. Come on UF step up and protect our girls. 5Sep 8, 2014Valerie OwensRemember anything and everything is a weapon! Carry a ink pen that fits in your hand to use to stab, scratch or poke real hard! It may be enough to cause injury while getting away plus it will gather DNA! Be Smart walk with a partner and watch your surroundings! 5Sep 8, 2014 |
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