Carroll University issues alert after assaults

June 28, 2012
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By Jesse Garza of the Journal Sentinel

June 28, 2012 0

Authorities at Carroll University in Waukesha issued an alert Thursday after two students were assaulted near Frontier and Pioneer halls, according to a news release from the school's public safety department.

According to the release, shortly after 12:30 a.m., a student walking in a small group was slightly injured after being assaulted at the intersection of Grand Ave. and Carroll St.

The assailants in that incident are described as two Hispanic males approximately 18 years old, 5 feet 3 inches tall with buzz-cut hair.

Both were wearing shorts and one was wearing a T-shirt, according to the release.

At about 9 p.m. Tuesday a female student was accosted near Frontier Hall by a man on a bicycle who grabbed her and tried to pull her close to him. The same man grabbed her in a similar fashion about 8 p.m. June 18, but the student did not initially report the incident.

The assailant in that incident is described as Hispanic, late 20s to early 30s in age and between 5 feet 4 and 5 feet 6 inches tall. He had a tattoo on his right forearm, short dark hair, spoke with a heavy accent and, Tuesday, was wearing green pants and a green T-shirt, according to the release.

Anyone observing any suspicious activity is asked to call the public safety department, (262) 524-7300.

Free shuttle service provided by the department is available by calling the same number, and the department can also be contacted on blue light phones on campus and landlines in academic buildings and residence halls, according to the release.

About Jesse Garza

Jesse Garza is a general assignment reporter whose coverage areas include crime and breaking news.

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