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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 to THURSDAY, SEPT. 8, 2011 VOLUME 106 ISSUE 19
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Exhibitionist reported by female student K ELSEY A MOS News Editor
A n unknown male driver exposed himself to a female student who was walking in the College Hill area last Wednesday, prompting Campus Security to issue a schoolwide warning to pedestrians. The student reported to Campus Security that she was walking with a friend in the residential area between University Avenue and Mānoa Road when a blond, mustachioed man in his 40s
driving a “green Jeep or small SUV” asked for directions to the freeway. The suspect lured the student toward the vehicle by speaking very softly. The student said that when she approached, she saw through the window that the suspect had exposed himself and was masturbating. The student walked away, and the suspect drove off. “She wanted to make sure everyone knew so we wouldn’t have a problem with this guy,” said Captain Donald Dawson of Campus Security, on the student who reported her experience. Dawson explained that incidents such as this may be an unfortunate side effect of the beginning of the school year. As students return to school, so do potential “We’ve predators. had that happen over there before – up to some-
one trying to pull someone into a car,” said Dawson. Dawson said there have been no other reports of similar incidents since last Wednesday, despite, or perhaps because of, information and warnings that were sent out to the university community and the residents and neighborhood watch of the area where the incident took place. He stressed that it can be difficult to think on your feet in situations such as this one, but that using cell phones to take pictures or video of a situation can make all the difference. He also emphasized it is a good idea to program the Campus Security number into your address book or speed dial. “Nowadays a phone is a phenomenal weapon, in a sense,” he said. In a press release, Campus Security gave the follow-
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ing recommendations to protect against similar acts. “Be aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable, in any situation, act on that feeling. Your safety is the first priority. “If you fi nd yourself in this type of situation, even if the suspect has left the scene, call Campus Security and offi cers will respond to your location.” Anyone with information about this case should call Campus Security at 808-956 -6911.
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No further incidents have been reported since last Wednesday, but Campus Security urged students to remain aware.
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Wahine volleyball preps for tournament after loss.
WEDNESDAY N: W: S: E:
2- 5 f t. 0-3 f t. 0 -2 f t. 1- 3+ f t.
THURSDAY N: W: S: E:
3 -7 f t. 1-3+ f t. 0 - 3 f t. 1- 3+ f t.