Sexual assault reported at UC Davis on bike path

DAVIS, Calif. — The UC Davis Police Department said Friday it's investigating an on-campus sexual assault.

The Santa Rosa Police Department contacted the campus police department on Wednesday about a sexual assault. The sexual assault happened on Sept. 28 around 7:30 p.m. along the bike path between Kleiber Hall Drive and Sprocket Bikeway.

Police said the possible suspect was a man about 5'11" with a darker complexion and short, dark hair. He was wearing a dark hoodie sweatshirt and dark pants.

Anyone with information can call the police department at 530-754-2677.

Confidential Resources

• Center for Advocacy, Resources, and Education (CARE)
• Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS)
• Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP)
• Women's Resources and Research Center (WRRC)  
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) Resources Center
• UC Davis Ombuds Office 
• Family Protection and Legal Assistance Clinic 
• Empower Yolo 
• Women Escaping a Violent Environment (WEAVE)
• My Sister's House

Find more resources HERE.

Safety Tips from UC Davis Police

• Always be alert to your surroundings. 
• Be aware of the location and situation that will make you vulnerable to crime, especially in darkness. 
• Avoid people and situations that make you nervous. Trust Your Instincts! 
• Stay in well-lighted areas as much as possible. 
• Try not to travel alone. Always try to vary your routes to and from work or school. 
• Walk confidently and at a steady pace, making eye contact with people when walking. 
• Use UC Davis Police Safe Rides after-hours on campus by calling 530-754-COPS or download the free TransLoc App to your smartphone device. 
• If you ever feel you or others are in danger, call 9-1-1. 

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