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Third alleged sexual assault reported

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MADELINE RAINERI | News Editor

An alleged sexual assault was reported to authorities on Wednesday, April 11, according to a timely warning email notification from Public Safety and Security. 

The incident is said to have occurred on April 6 between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. in a “St. Charles campus residence.” The subject was described as a white male between 20-21 years old, 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-6 with dark hair and is known to the reporting party. 

This is the third alleged sexual assault to be reported on campus this semester. 

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According to the timely warning, if you are the victim of a sexual assault, your first priority is to get to a place of safety. Report the sexual assault to the St. Charles Police Department by calling 911 and to Lindenwood Public Safety & Security by calling 636-949-4911. Time is a critical factor for evidence collection and preservation. The victim of a sexual assault should not shower, use sanitary products, use the restroom, change clothes, or touch anything the suspect may have touched.

A victim of sexual assault should seek medical attention at a hospital and may contact Lindenwood University Counseling Wellness Center at 636-949-4525 for additional resources. 

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