A Cal State Long Beach student was grabbed and fondled off campus on Sept. 13, according to an email sent to students by University Police on Friday.
The female student was reportedly grabbed from behind in a bear hug and fondled while walking by herself shortly after midnight near the intersection of Clark and Pacific Coast Highway. The victim was able to fend off her attacker, who fled the area.
UP Captain Scott Brown said his police department could not comment on the case because it was a matter being investigated by the Long Beach Police Department.
The email said the student was a victim of sexual battery.
The suspect is described as an 18 – 21 year-old Hispanic man who is approximately 5’6” and 140 pounds with black hair. He was wearing a light brown shirt with dark gym shorts and dark tennis shoes at the time of the attack.
Anyone who may have information regarding the attack are asked to visit the Long Beach Police Department website at www.longbeach.gov/police/ and click on “submit a tip.”
“We strongly urge you to avoid walking alone at night and to always be alert and aware of your surroundings,” Chief of Police Fernando Solorzano said in the email.
Students are also recommended to save the University Police phone number, 562-985-4101, in their cell phone in case of an emergency.
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