University of North Texas police are investigating a reported sexual assault inside Joe Greene Hall that the department says took place on March 12. Investigators say the victim reported meeting the man through a dating app or other social media before the incident. Students were notified this week and urged to stay aware of their surroundings.
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the UNT Police Department posted a crime alert to X yesterday and said investigators “may already have sufficient information to identify the suspect.” The alert describes the man as an Indian male, about 5-foot-9 and between 25 and 27 years old, who is known to spend time near the music building and sometimes “pretends to be a student.” Authorities told the paper the victim considered him an acquaintance rather than a stranger.
Campus Response and Survivor Resources
The university has reiterated that students who experience violence have access to a survivor advocate, counseling and medical support, as detailed by UNT Student Affairs. The Title IX office and the Dean of Students can help arrange academic accommodations and connect students with off-campus crisis resources. Housing staff have been notified and are working with investigators to prioritize safety in residence halls.
What the Police Are Asking From Students
The UNT Police Department is urging students to call 911 to report suspicious or dangerous activity and to meet people first contacted online in safe, public locations, as outlined by the UNT Police Department. Investigators say they are following leads in the March 12 case and are asking anyone with information to reach out to campus police. The department’s non-emergency number and additional victim resources are listed on its public site…