Sex Offense - Unknown has occurred at University Park

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”
May 24, 2022

Reported Date/Time:
5/24/2022 at 3 :53 PM
Incident Number:
22UP01541
Occurred Date/Time start:
5/21/2022 at 12:00 AM
Type of Report:
Sex Offense - Unknown
Reported Offense Narrative:
University Police received a third party report of two indecent assaults at 3:53 p.m. on May 24, 2022. The reported assaults occurred between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on May 21, 2022, in the Food Science Building. The Food Science Building is located in the northeastern portion of campus, adjacent to Curtin Road and Bigler Road. The victims reported an unknown person inappropriately touched them without their consent.
Location Description:
The incident reportedly occurred in the Food Science Building, located in the northeastern portion of campus, adjacent to the Curtin Road and Bigler Road.
Campus Location:
University Park

Personal Safety Tips
  • 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.
  • 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 (814) 863-1111 26 Eisenhower Parking Deck, University Park, PA 16802