Police are investigating multiple sexual assaults that have occurred near the University of North Texas campus. The attacks are said to be “stranger on stranger,” and not the more frequent “acquaintance” assault, where the victim knows the attacker.
The attacks span the course of months, said Denton Police spokesman Shane Kizer, but the latest attack was reported May 16.
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The suspect description is vague — a man standing taller than 6’ and with a large build.
Kizer said attacks are occurring at apartment complexes in an area just northwest of the UNT campus.
The attacker is gaining access either through an open window or unlocked door, or in some cases, may be posing as a delivery person.
“The biggest thing that we can really push is — don’t open the door at night to anyone when you don’t know who they are. You don’t want to fall for any scams where someone is there to deliver a package that you haven’t ordered,” Kizer added.
Kizer said the attacks are rare in the college town because they are stranger on stranger. None of the victims, females in their early 20s, know the man.
“Normally when we have sexual assaults, it comes into play with people knowing each other,” Kizer added.
Police believe the cases are linked, but it is possible there may be more than one attacker.
The campus is fairly quiet, only summer classes or “mini-mesters,” are currently in session. None of the assaults occurred on campus, but UNT did send out an “off-campus crime alert” to students, warning them to be aware of their surroundings.
Denton Police said their major crimes unit is following all leads and catching the man is a priority. Anyone with information should contact Denton Police at 940-349-7960.
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