The University Police Department is investigating a sexual assault that took place between 6 a.m. and 6:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 6. The incident occurred at Kitchin Residence Hall near lot N.
Wake Forest University is providing resources to assist the individual involved in this incident and will continue to take actions to maintain the safety and security of the campus.
The student described the assailant as a male with dark skin between 30 and 40 years of age, approximately 6 feet tall, of average build, wearing dark jeans, dark blue or black zip-up hoodie, blue and gray running type shoes with dirty white laces, a dark blue or black knit hat.
Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to call 336-758-5911 or 758-5591. Or, they may use University Police’s online Silent Witness system to report information anonymously.
University Police have increased security patrols in that area.
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