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Battery on runner near Williams Building and Dodd Hall

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CRIME BULLETIN*** The Florida State University Police Department is investigating a battery complaint that occurred Friday, June 4, 2021, at approximately 7:25 p.m. in the area of Williams Building and Dodd Hall. The female victim was on campus running when an unknown black male followed and grabbed her in a “bear hug” from behind. The victim was able to break free of the grasp and get away from the subject. The subject fled the area in an unknown direction. The victim was not injured in this incident. Suspect Description: Black male, approximately 5'2", late teenage to early 20s, slender build, short haircut, small face, and gaps between his teeth.
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CRIME BULLETIN*** The Florida State University Police Department is investigating a battery complaint that occurred Friday, June 4, 2021, at approximately 7:25 p.m. in the area of Williams Building and Dodd Hall. The female victim was on campus running when an unknown black male followed and grabbed her in a “bear hug” from behind. The victim was able to break free of the grasp and get away from the subject. The subject fled the area in an unknown direction. The victim was not injured in this incident. Suspect Description: Black male, approximately 5'2", late teenage to early 20s, slender build, short haircut, small face, and gaps between his teeth.

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    Battery on runner near Williams Building and Dodd Hall
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Campus Alert Archive. "Florida State University: Battery on runner near Williams Building and Dodd Hall." Incident of June 4, 2021. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/florida-state-university-battery-on-runner-near-williams-building-and--2021-06-04/

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Added July 2026Updated July 2026Via ingestion