The suspect of the assault from earlier this morning hasn't been found, but the University Police Department hopes the unique description of his bicycle will be a good indicator.
Around 8 a.m. this morning, three women reported assault on campus between Worthen Arena and the Amelia T. Wood Health Center. They were slapped on the buttocks by a man on a bicycle, according to case reports.
Bob Fey, associate director of Public Safety, said there were not two, but three victims. Case reports were available for two of the women, ages 18 and 33. The third victim decided not to file a report.
The offender, identified as a young-looking man with brown hair wearing a short sleeved t-shirt and dark clothes.
The women described it as a 1950s-style bicycle, with large blue tires, and big round handlebars painted chrome.
"The wheels are blue and that's unique. It's single speed, but it's obviously a new bike," Fey said.
Fey hopes the description of the bicycle will lead the police to the offender.
"This could be one of those offenses that could be cleared rather quickly if people would call us and tell us they could identify the bike," Fey said.
No witnesses have been identified. One victim was on her way to work and another was on her way to class, according to case reports.
He urges students to be watchful of people approaching them from behind, and advises students walk in pairs. He said he can't remember the last time a battery case with that kind of description has happened on campus. He said it has been a number of years.
An earlier version of the story:
Two women reported incidents of assault this morning to University Police.
Walking in the area between Worthen Arena and the Amelia T. Wood Health Center, the women reported being slapped on the buttocks by a white male at around 8 a.m.
In an e-mail sent to students, Bob Fey, assistant chief of University Police Department urged anyone with information about the assaults to contact UPD at 765-285-1111.
Police Chief Gene Burton urges students to be aware of their surroundings, especially at night and in the early morning. Students are advised to take advantage of the campus shuttle service and not to travel alone.
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