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September 30, 1998
On September 28, 1998 the UCSC Police Department received an anonymous report from a woman who said she was raped near the painted water tanks on Chinquapin Fire Road, about a mile north of the Fire Station. She said that the assault occurred on Wednesday, September 16, 1998 between 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. In her description of the attack, she was walking with her dog when a man approached her from behind, grabbed the dog's leash and tied it to a tree. He raped her and left the area. No weapons or vehicles were seen.
THE VICTIM GAVE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION OF THE ATTACKER:
* White male adult
* 20-25 years of age
* Approximately 6' tall, 200+ pounds
* Athletic build
* Blonde short hair, clean shaven, "clean-cut" appearance
* Freckled complexion
* Plaid long sleeve shirt w/sleeves rolled up, blue jeans, high top sneakers
We suggest that you be especially aware of your surroundings when walking alone in undeveloped areas of campus. If you heard or saw anything related to this assault or have any information about it, please call the UC Police at 459-2231. If you wish to remain anonymous, call the TIP LINE at 459-3TIP or anonymous E-mail may be sent to www2.ucsc.edu/police.
TWO ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES:
1) Rape Prevention Education: 459-2721 (For information about workshops, self-defense classes, and/or individual appointments)
2) Counseling Services: 459-2628
TWO OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES (24-hour crisis lines):
1) Women's Crisis Support: 429-1478
2) Defensa de Mujeres: 685-3737