TMCC Police Investigating Possible Mugging and Sexual Assault on Campus
TMCC Police are investigating a report of a possible mugging and sexual assault on campus Tuesday night. The victim said she was walking in one of the campus parking lots when she was hit from behind. She said she was knocked unconscious, and when she woke up, her money was gone and she may have been sexually assaulted.
While this incident may come as a surprise to students, they say, TMCC is a safe place. According to the school’s crime reports, it is, with the most crimes being committed—property damage.
"Most of the incidents happen have to do with people against property, so-to-speak,” J. Kyle Dalpe, TMCC Spokesperson said. “When somebody may break into a car and steal something. A person to person issue is not something we see, it’s very rare."
The school credits their distance away from the downtown area and the fact they do not have on-campus housing. However, students say they do take precautions, including walking together in groups or taking advantage of the campus escort services.
"I don't go to my car without other people with me,” Ileah Kirchoff said. “I would probably by slightly a little wary if I were to do that but usually I have people with me, and I feel pretty safe."
“I have a can of pepper spray and I won't walk to my car alone," Cassie Mason said.
"I carry pepper spray,” Ben Clowers said. “Never had to use it, not on this campus. This campus is really good, I feel pretty safe here."
As for the investigation, the victim is working with police. If you witnessed anything, you are urged to call TMCC Police or Secret Witness at 322-4900.
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Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 21, 2010 at 08:00 AM
What time did the attack on the victim that TMCC Police are investigating a report of a possible mugging and sexual assault on campus Tuesday night. The victim said she was walking in one of the campus parking lots when she was hit from behind. Also what time did this occur? Do you think it could possibly be related to A woman is being treated at Renown after being sexually kidnapped, assaulted, and dumped behind the old Butcher Boy location on Rock Boulevard in Sparks? Lieutenant Eric Thomas with Sparks police says the woman was found around 1:00 a.m. naked, covered only in a blanket, and with her hands bound together. She was covered with a clear, oily liquid, but police aren’t sure what that liquid was.
