Georgetown Co-ed Sexually Assaulted on 35th Street

The Georgetown University Department of Public Safety reports the following: On Saturday, March 19, a student came to the DPS station and reported that she was sexually assaulted as she was about to enter her residence at 2 a.m. As the student was retrieving her keys from her purse, an unknown male approached and sexually assaulted her. The student fended off the attacker, who was last seen fleeing north on 36th Street. The Metropolitan Police and the sex crimes unit were notified. The investigation will continue under the direction of MPD. The Department of Public Safety is requesting that anyone who has information regarding this or any other incidents, or who noticed any suspects before or after the incident(s), contact them immediately at 202 687 4343.