Published: Aug. 25, 2018

On Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at approximately 9:22 p.m., the CU Boulder Police Department (CUPD) was notified of an unlawful sexual contact that occurred at the Welcomefest concert on Farrand FieldFarrand Field - alert location

A female victim reported that a male suspect groped her and removed an undergarment while in the concert crowd. The suspect is described as:

  • 6-foot-tall college-age Asian male
  • Wearing a white T-shirt, possibly with a CU logo
  • Thin build
  • Ear-length black hair

CUPD is currently investigating the incident. Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact CUPD at 303-492-6666. If you wish to share information anonymously, information on contacting Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers is available.

This message is being sent pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”), a federal law that requires disclosure of major crime and policy information. For more information on the Clery Act and CU Boulder’s policies, please see www.colorado.edu/clery.

Sexual assault is not tolerated at CU Boulder. It can be both a crime and a violation of policy, see: University of Colorado Sexual Misconduct Policy and CU Boulder’s Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance’s Process and Procedures.

CU Boulder reminds the community of the following information that could aid in the prevention of similar crimes: 

If you are the victim of sexual assault, you have many options for reporting, services, and assistance. For more information visit the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance. Retaliation for reporting is strictly prohibited. For free and confidential support, please contact CU Boulder’s Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) at 303-492-8855.