Off Campus Assault 3700 Block Reservoir Road Northwest
Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community,
On Sunday December 15, 2019 a GU student reported to the Georgetown University Police Department and the Metropolitan Police Department that at 1:34 a.m. while traveling in the area of 3700 Block of Reservoir Road, a unknown male came up behind them pushing their head against the wall, causing a laceration across the forehead. The unknown subject, left the area in an unknown direction.
The Georgetown University Police Department is requesting that anyone who has information regarding this or any other incident(s), or who noticed any suspects before or after the incident, to contact The Metropolitan Police Department Second District Station at 202-715-7300, or the Detectives Office at 202-730-1903, or the Command Information Center at 202-727-9099 immediately. They may also contact GUPD at (202) 687-4343.
Date: December 15, 2019
Time: 1:34 a.m.
Location: Off Campus
Address: 3700 Block of Reservoir Road Northwest
Incident type: Assault
Respondents: Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)
Victim(s) Injuries: laceration across forehead
Victim(s) status: Transported to GUER
Witness description of suspect(s): Unknown male
Safety Reminder:
The Georgetown University Police Department reminds all students to practice the following security measures:
1. On campus students should call GUPD at 202.687.4343 regarding any safety concerns.
2. Off campus students with immediate safety concerns should call MPD at 911 and GUPD at 687.HELP.
3. Practice security at home by not propping doors open, always keeping doors and windows locked, even when you are at home, and not opening the door to strangers.
4. Students noticing suspicious activities or individuals loitering around entrances to residence halls, apartments, or townhouses should immediately notify GUPD at 202.687.4343.
5. Students may utilize the services of THE NEIGHBORHOOD SHUTTLES or GUPD SAFERIDES escorts as a means of providing safe passage off-campus. Call 784.RIDE for GUPD SAFERIDES escorts.
The Georgetown University Police Department makes broadcast notifications when crimes posing a threat to the campus community are reported to GUPD or (MPD), in a manner consistent with the Campus Security Act. The University uses its best efforts to provide information that is both accurate and helpful, but community members should recognize that the University is able to relay information only as it is reported to GUPD and/or MPD.