Sex Offense - Known has occurred at Berks

This warning addresses a report of sexual misconduct. Resources are available on and off campus to provide assistance. Visit https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/get-urgent-help for support.

Timely Warning
Possible Threat to the Community
“Your Right to Know”
August 25, 2023

Reported Date/Time:
8/25/2023 at 4 :58 PM
Incident Number:
23BK00146
Occurred Date/Time start:
8/23/2023 at 12:00 AM
Occurred Date/Time end:
8/23/2023 at 9 :58 PM
Type of Report:
Sex Offense - Known
Reported Offense Narrative:
University Police received a report of multiple fondling incidents at 4:58 p.m. on August 25, 2023. It is believed all incidents involve the same perpetrator. The reported fondling incidents occurred between 12:00 a.m. and 9:58 p.m. on August 23, 2023, in the Village Residence Halls. The Village Residence Halls Complex is in the east portion of campus, adjacent to Clary Drive. The vicitms, all students, reported similar actions within the same timeframe and location.
Location Description:
The incident reportedly occurred in a residence hall located in the Village Residence Hall Complex. The Village Residence Hall Complex is in the east portion of campus, adjacent to Clary Drive.
Campus Location:
Berks

Personal Safety Tips
  • Perpetrators are responsible for sexual assaults. Perpetrators take advantage of vulnerability and seek opportunities to commit sexual assaults.
  • Trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe, get to a safe place and call for help.


    It can be assumed that conditions continue to exist that may pose a threat to members and guests of the University community. It is the duty of the administration to warn of possible 'dangerous conditions' on or near the campus, and at affiliate organizations off campus; an 'affirmative duty' exists to warn persons associated with the University of possible peril at the hands of some third party or parties.


    Penn State University Police at 610-396-6111 Tulpehocken Road P.O.Box 7009 Reading, PA. 19610