On Sunday, University Police received reports of two separate and unrelated incidents of forcible touching, according to an email alert sent at 1:54 p.m. Police are asking for anyone who can help identify the suspects to call.
A female UB student reported to her residence hall adviser that an “unknown male” fondled and kissed her without consent at Spring Fest. The incident occurred toward the front of the red section in Alumni Arena during the last act of the night, according to UPD.
The student described the suspect as a tall male with dark curly hair, wearing a long-sleeve UB shirt.
In a separate incident, a male student reported to UPD that a female friend was forcibly touched while walking with him and a group of friends along Main Street in front of South Campus around 2 a.m.
The student told police the unknown suspect followed the group to several parties earlier that night. He described the suspect as a light-skinned, college-age black male, approximately 5 feet 7 inches with curly hair with a fade on top, wearing a white shirt and jeans, and possibly named Joel.
Police are asking anyone with additional information to help identify the suspects.
The university had nothing to add to the UB alert regarding the incidents.
“Members of the community are urged to be vigilant at all times, and report any unusual circumstances or suspicious persons or activities to the University Police as soon as possible,” the alert said.
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