UNIVERSITY VILLAGE — A student was sexually assaulted in a University of Illinois at Chicago dorm last week, officials said.
Police received a report on Friday afternoon that a student had been sexually assaulted in a university residence hall at 600 S. Halsted St. at about 2 a.m. Thursday.
The offender, who is not affiliated with the university, was known to the victim through a
mutual friend. The offender is described as a black male, height 6-foot-3 or 6-foot-4, 180-190 pounds, muscular build, with a light complexion and wearing a white t-shirt and dark sweat pants.
The university is providing resources to assist the victim and will continue to take actions to maintain the safety and security of the campus community, officials said in a statement.
UIC Police are leading the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 312-996-2830.
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