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Penn State University Police investigating incident of harassment

Editor's note: On Oct. 12 University Police announced that they have identified the individual sought in this incident. 

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State University Police are investigating an incident of harassment that occurred at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Pattee/Paterno Library. An unknown male yelled and pushed the victim during an argument regarding cultural differences.

Anyone with information pertaining to the identity of the pictured individual, or who was a witness to the crime, is asked to contact University Police at 814-863-1111 or submit tips to Centre County CrimeStoppers via email at tip@centrecountycrimestoppers.org. Those providing information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 from Centre County CrimeStoppers. Anonymous tips can be submitted at https://police.psu.edu/report-crime.

University Police also would like to remind the community to:

  • If you see someone getting victimized, get involved by calling University Police at 3-1111, 911 or directly by using an emergency phone.
  • Report suspicious persons immediately.
  • Use the buddy system and watch out for each other.

Penn State University Police are seeking help in identifying the pictured person of interest in connection with an incident of harassment that occurred Sept. 27 at Pattee/Paterno Library. Credit: Penn State University Police / Penn StateCreative Commons

Last Updated August 6, 2020

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