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, 2024
8/24/2024 at 10:32 PM
24HB00326
8/24/2024 at 9 :00 PM
8/24/2024 at 10:00 PM
Sex Offense - Unknown
University Police received a report of a sexual assault at 10:32 p.m. on August 24, 2024. The reported assault occurred between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on August 24, 2024, in the Olmsted Parking Lot, northeast corner near the tree line. The Olmsted Parking lot is in the northern portion of campus, adjacent to Olmsted Drive and Penn State Way. The victim, a student, reported being assaulted. Police are actively investigating.
Olmsted Parking Lot is on the northeast corner near the tree line. It is in the northern portion of campus, adjacent to Olmsted Rive and Penn State Way.
Harrisburg
- Do not accept rides or walking accompaniment from people you don't know well or trust.
- Perpetrators are responsible for sexual assaults. Perpetrators take advantage of vulnerability and seek opportunities to commit sexual assaults.
- Sexual Assault is a second degree felony in the state of PA. Sentencing can include up to 10 years in prison, fines, and psychiatric treatment.
- Tell someone you trust where you are going and when you plan to return.
- 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 717-948-6232 777 West Harrisburg Pike Middletown, PA 17057