IU Police Department issued a crime notice Wednesday after receiving a delayed report of rape that occurred during Welcome Week, the first week students arrive on campus each fall.
IUPD Capt. Craig Munroe said the rape allegedly occurred on the night of Aug. 19 through the morning of Aug. 20 at Forest Quad.
It was reported the alleged victim met the suspect at a gathering in an on-campus residential housing facility. The suspect engaged in nonconsensual sex with the victim later that evening, according to the crime notice.
Munroe said IUPD doesn’t know the identity of the suspect. The crime notice said the suspect is believed to be a student or affiliated with IU.
Munroe said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the crime can reach out to IUPD at 812-855-4111.
