FARGO (KFGO) – North Dakota State University Police sent a campus-wide alert after a report of a sexual assault in a residence hall.
The victim told police the assault happened during the early morning hours on Tuesday, March 3.
NDSU Police say the suspect and the reporting individual had previously exchanged messages.
“While circumstances around sexual assaults can vary, it is important to emphasize that such acts of sexual violence are never the victim’s fault. The blame lies solely with the perpetrator(s),” NDSU Police said.
Anyone with information about criminal or suspicious activity is asked to contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998.
You can also provide information anonymously by using the NDSU Police “Text-A-Tip” line at (701) 526-6006.
Police say the reporting individual has been offered resources.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime, the department offered the following resources:
- University Police
- Sexual Assault Prevention and Advocacy
- Equal Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office
- Campus Safety Escort Service
- RAINN: 1-800-656-7673 (24- hour line)
- Rape and Abuse Crisis Center – Fargo/Moorhead: 701-293-7273 (24-hour line)
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