GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A man was sexually assaulted on the University of Florida campus Saturday night, the Gainesville Sun reported.
Campus police issued a "timely warning" stating the victim did not wish to pursue a continuing law enforcement investigation.
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The victim stated he was attacked at about 7:50 p.m. on Saturday while walking along McCarty Drive between Newins-Ziegler Hall and the McCarty Hall parking lot, the Gainesville Sun reported.
He said a man walked up behind him, grabbed him by the arm and led him into nearby woods, police said.
According to the report the man then sexually battered the victim and left the area on foot. University police said no weapons were used in the attack.
The victim described the man as a white male with tan skin, 5'8," 150 lbs., with light brown hair. The man was wearing blue jeans and a brownish, reddish polo shirt.
Police said there appeared to be no connections between this incident and reports of other attacks on women around campus in late August and early September.
University police said people on campus should avoid walking alone. The Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol, a campus escort service, can be accessed by calling 392-7627. SNAP operates from 8:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. throughout the week.
You can also use the Walk Safe escort service by using the SNAP contact information. The Walk Safe escort service operates from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. throughout the week as well.