November 6, 2009
Female student accosted at night on Dryden Road
The Ithaca Police Department received a report recently that a Cornell University student had been accosted in the 300 block of Dryden Road in Collegetown. The female victim reportedly was walking alone on Dryden Road at approximately 2 a.m. Saturday morning, Oct. 31, when she was approached by a white male who asked her where she was going. The male grabbed the victim, telling her that she was going with him. The student screamed and fought with her attacker. Another male came to her aid, and the male suspect fled east on Dryden Road. The suspect is described as being 5-feet-10 to 5-feet-11-inches tall, average build, wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Ithaca Police Department at 272-3245.
The Cornell community is reminded to, whenever possible, walk in pairs and walk in well lighted areas at night. Students on campus can request walking escorts between the hours of 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. through the Cornell Police Blue Light Escort Service by calling 255-1111.
The Cornell community is reminded to report suspicious activity on campus by calling Cornell Police at 255-1111, or by calling 911 in an emergency. Suspicious activity off campus should be reported to the Ithaca Police Department by calling 272-3245, or by calling 911 in an emergency.
This Crime Alert has been issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (http://www.securityoncampus.org/schools/cleryact/handbook.pdf).