UIC Police offer the following security tips:
- Report crime promptly to police.
- To contact the UIC Police, call 312-355-5555 for emergencies or 312-996-2830 for non-emergencies.
- For confidential counseling, contact Counseling Services at 312-996-3490 for students; and Employee Assistance Service at 312-996-3588 for faculty and staff.
- Any student, staff or faculty member at UIC who experiences sexual assault, domestic/dating violence or stalking can access free, anonymous and confidential services by calling the Campus Advocacy Network (CAN) at 312-413-8206.
- For additional information on reporting an incident of sexual misconduct, visit http://oae.uic.edu/sexual-misconduct/report-an-incident/
- Be aware of your surroundings. Use all your senses to be alert for danger, and when walking alone, don't wear headphones or earbuds.
- Don't display valuables in public.
On Saturday, March 16, at approximately 8:02pm, UIC Police were notified that a robbery and a criminal sexual assault occurred at 908 W. Harrison St. The victim, who is not affiliated with UIC, stated that an unknown offender grabbed the victim, touched the victim’s genitals, and took their personal property. The offender fled northbound from the location. The offender is described as a male wearing an army green jacket, light blue jeans with distressed holes at the knees, and white gym shoes.
UIC Police will lead the investigation. Anyone with information should call 312-996-2830.
Approximate crime location mapped:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pkeuZzjHbWDxJbmx6
Public safety advisories are distributed to the university community in compliance with the federal Clery Act. UIC Police may also issue notifications for off-campus crimes in the interest of public-safety awareness. Security tips are standard precautions, not special or incident-specific measures. Offender descriptions and precise locations are provided only to aid in the identification of possible suspects. Updates to investigations are not sent by email but will be posted online at: http://emergency.uic.edu/public-safety-advisory/
UIC Annual Security Report
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