Purdue police investigating reported sexual assault
October 7, 2014
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University police are investigating a reported sexual assault that allegedly occurred during the early morning hours of Saturday (Oct. 4) inside the Hilltop Apartments complex.
The alleged incident was reported to police late Monday (Oct. 6) evening. Purdue police Capt. Eric Chin said police have identified a possible suspect, and the investigation is ongoing. The person of interest has had multiple encounters with local law enforcement, he said.
Purdue police ask that people report all suspicious activity to them. Police also encourage the use of ETS call boxes placed throughout campus and use of the Safe Walk program, which provides escorts around campus 24-hours a day, seven days a week, at 494-SAFE. Additional resources can be found at https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/police/reports/YourCampus.pdf.
Writer: Jim Bush, 765-494-2077, jsbush@purdue.edu
Source: Eric Chin, 765-494-8221, ehchin@purdue.edu
