Release - CUPD releases photos of person of interest from unwanted sexual contact case last week
The University of Colorado Police Department (CUPD) is looking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a case ofunwanted sexual contactthat happened last week. On Jan.14,a female student notified the CUPD of the incident of unwanted sexual contactthat occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. outside the Economics Building, just south of the Norlin Quad.
A person grabbed the victim’s buttocks, embraced her and attempted to kiss her without her consent.After the victim fought off the suspect, he continued to follow her as she walked away from the area. The victim noticed that the suspect appeared to follow another female before he ran away toward the University Memorial Center area.CUPD officers searched the area and were unable to locate the suspect.
The suspect is described as a white college-aged male, approximately 5’5” to 5’7” tall, medium build, with a full red facial beard.He was wearing a green beanie, reading glasses, gray sweatshirt and tan pants.
The CUPD has identified the person in the included photos as someone with whom we would like to speak.If you can help us identify this person, please contact Detective Pacheco at 303-492-2039.
Anyone with information about this crime should contact CU Police at 303-492-6666. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact theNorthern Colorado Crime Stoppersat 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers .Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.