Off-Campus Incident of Abduction and Forcible Rape – HPD CFS # 2010-003065
TIMELY NOTIFICATION BULLETIN
Possible Threat to the Community
"Your Right to Know"
January 14, 2010
TIME: Approximately 7:40 PM , Wednesday,
Jan 13, 2010.
SUSPECT:
A Hispanic Male and a White Male in a black four-door
Honda sedan
In
compliance with the "Timely Notice" provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 the University Police are
giving notice of a incident reported to the Harrisonburg Police Department
involving an alleged incident of Abduction and Forcible Rape that occurred
off-campus.
The
Harrisonburg Police Department is investigating the report of an abduction and
forcible rape and seeks help from the public.
On
Jan. 13, around 7:40 p.m. an 18 year old female was
reportedly running on Chestnut Ridge Drive, when two unknown males in a vehicle
asked for directions. The victim
is not a JMU student.
The
two men were stopped at a stop sign when they asked the female for directions.
As the victim approached the suspect’s window, the male located in the
passenger’s seat exited the vehicle, displayed a knife, and forced the female
into the vehicle.
The
driver drove down Chestnut Ridge Drive to the area of Breckenridge Court, where
one of the male suspects forcibly raped the victim.
The
vehicle is described as a black four-door Honda sedan with gray interior.
The
driver of the vehicle is described as a Hispanic male with a mild Spanish
accent. He was wearing a white t-shirt, a white bandana, jeans, a white New
York Yankees hat with a straight brim, and a diamond stud earring in his right
ear. He had short dark hair with longer sideburns. The male was approximately
5’6 or 5’7 in height and in his early 20’s.
The
passenger, who assaulted the female, is described as a white male, who was
wearing jeans, a baggy white t-shirt, a gold chain necklace, and two big
diamond stud earrings in both ears. He has a medium, muscular build, short
“stubble” on his face, and short brown hair. The male was approximately 6’
tall, 180 pounds, and in his early 20’s.
The
Harrisonburg Police Department encourages the community to be vigilant of your
surroundings and to always travel with a friend, especially at night. It is
recommended to never talk to strangers or approach a stranger’s vehicle. While
walking or running, do not wear any headphones or talk on a cell phone as this is easily distracting. Please practice safe
habits at your residence as well by locking all doors and windows.
This
is a very serious crime and the Harrisonburg Police Department is asking for
the public to call Crime Solvers at 574-5050 with any additional information.
The
case is still being actively investigated by law enforcement. Members of the University community are
urged to be vigilant and report any unusual circumstances and/or suspicious
activities/persons.
The poster version of this
message suitable for posting on bulletin boards in your area will be available
in PDF or HTML versions at: http://www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/IncidentListings.shtml.
Be careful to reconcile the case number and date on the poster version selected
with that found at the head of this message.
Thank You and Stay Safe!