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Sexual assault reported on campus, suspect at large

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A sexual assault was reported late Monday night on Middle Tennessee State University’s campus, in the Davis Science Building parking lot. MTSU issued a statement Tuesday afternoon detailing the account to alert students of the incident.

According to the statement published on the university’s Facebook page and sent out in a campus-wide email, the alleged victim stated that a male ran up behind her, grabbed her buttocks and then ran toward Walnut Grove.

She stated that the suspect’s race was unknown but he was “tall, thin and wearing a gray hoodie and dark pants.”

This story is developing. If you have any information about this incident, contact University Police immediately at 615-898-2424.

University Police urge students to remain aware of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activity.

To learn more about the university policy regarding sexual violence, click here.

To contact Editor-in-Chief Angele Latham, email editor@mtsusidelines.com.

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