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BREAKING: Sexual battery occurred in Hornet Tunnel

Suspect has yet to be identified while investigation is ongoing
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Brionna Woody
The Sacramento State Police Department issued a timely warning notice regarding a sexual battery case that occurred in Hornet Tunnel Tuesday, May 14. The investigation is ongoing and it is unknown if either party involved attends Sac State.

A sexual battery took place in the Hornet Tunnel on Wednesday, May 8, according to an announcement issued by the Sacramento State Police Department earlier today.

Police said the suspect approached the individual in the tunnel between College Town Drive and Elvas Avenue around 9:22 p.m. and grabbed the victim’s rear. At the time of publication, it is unknown if either individual are Sac State students.

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Following the incident, the suspect was reported to be loitering at the location of the crime. Police described the suspect as having a dark complexion, 5 foot 9 inches tall, wearing a dark baseball cap, black hoodie with white lettering, light-colored pants and tennis shoes.

A photo of the suspect that was included in an announcement Tuesday, May 14. The suspect has yet to be identified at the time of publication. (Photo courtesy of the Sacramento State Police Department)

Sac State Chief of Police Chet Madison said the police are still investigating the incident. The suspect has yet to be identified.

Sac State PD urges community members who have any information related to this case to immediately contact police or call the non-emergency line at (916) 808-5471.

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(she/her) Jenn Galinato is a fourth-year political science/journalism and international relations double major. She returns to The State Hornet for a second semester as a News staffer for the 2023-2024 term.
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