Mississippi University for Women police are investigating a rash of indecent exposure reports around campus.
An email sent to students, faculty and staff notes university police have received “multiple reports” of indecent exposure near campus academic buildings. The email describes the suspect as a black male, medium complexion, who is six feet tall, athletic build, late 20s to early 30s, usually wearing eyeglasses with gold frames. It further notes he may wear a sports cap with a straight bill and a backpack to appear as a student.
According to the email, the suspect loiters in buildings and says he’s waiting for a relative to get out of class when asked if he needs assistance. University Relations Executive Director Maridith Geuder said university police believe the suspect may not be a student.
“I don’t know that we have enough to ID for sure, but we don’t suspect that it is a student at the moment,” Geuder said.
Geuder noted officials are not aware of any of the incidents escalating beyond exposure.
MUW police are working with Columbus Police Department on the investigation.
City Public Information Officer Joe Dillon confirmed that CPD is collaborating with MUW police on the investigation. He said the department received a request for assistance Tuesday morning.
MUW requests that anyone with information on the incidents or suspect calls the police department at 662-241-7777.
Alex Holloway was formerly a reporter with The Dispatch.
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