SUSPECTS:     A possible suspect has been identified and the investigation is ongoing.

WEAPONS:      No weapons were used.

VEHICLE:         No vehicle was involved.

SYNOPSIS:  On Monday May 10, 2010 at approximately 2:30pm, a Wharton County Junior College student reported she had been unlawfully restrained by a known person in the Brazos Building at the University of Houston System Sugar Land campus located at 14000 University Blvd Sugar Land, Texas.  The complainant stated an individual known to her inappropriately touched her in the computer lab, the complainant left the computer lab and the suspect followed her.  While in the hallway, the complainant was unlawfully restrained by the suspect.  The complainant was not seriously injured.  The suspect has possibly been identified as a Wharton County Junior College student and UHDPS is actively investigating the incident.

If you have any information concerning this incident or can identify the suspect please contact University of Houston Police Department at 713-743-3333.  

SAFETY TIPS:

Confrontations can occur without provocation, through no fault of your own.  When such confrontations do occur, there are some actions you can take:

• BE ALERT!!
• Be cautious when approached by an unknown person on the street, even the nicest person can have ill intent.
• Remain as calm as possible.Your own initiative and clear thinking are your best defenses.
• The University has more than 70 Emergency call boxes placed strategically around campus, use them! The call goes directly to the UHDPS Dispatch Center.
• Report the incident. Call the police immediately and report what has happened. Call (713) 743-3333 or 911.
• Do not walk alone, if at all possible walk in groups.
• Try to notice details. This can allow you to provide the police with detailed physical and clothing descriptions of the person(s) involved.
• If a vehicle is involved, try to note the vehicle's license plate number or the vehicle's manufacturer, model and color or any other identifying features.

Updates to this alert and past alerts will be posted at https://www.piersystem.com/go/doctype/1093/21522/.

You may contact the University of Houston Department of Public Safety at police@uh.edu  

All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to be alert and to be cautious of their surroundings on and away from campus.

In any emergency situation, or if you see suspicious activity, call 9-1-1. For more information on staying safe and your role in preventing crime, please visit the website of the University of Houston Department of Public Safety at www.uh.edu/police.

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