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  "id": "2026-08-13-case-western-reserve-university-nord-greenway-fondling",
  "slug": "case-western-reserve-university-nord-greenway-fondling-2026-08-13",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Case Western Reserve University",
    "shortName": "CWRU",
    "state": "OH",
    "type": "private-r1",
    "enrollment": 10000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-08-13",
    "type": "sexual-assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "A student reports being tackled and fondled on a campus greenway",
    "headlinePublic": "A student reports being tackled and fondled on a campus greenway",
    "summary": "A security alert says a student was tackled and fondled on the Nord Family Greenway and that no physical injuries were reported. The bulletin is the [Aug. 13 security alert](https://case.edu/publicsafety/node/1212).",
    "outcome": "The student reported the incident to University Circle police. No physical injuries were reported.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "The bulletin says the incident was at approximately 5 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2026, and it gives no timezone.",
      "channel": "website",
      "verbatimText": "Case Western Reserve University Division of Public Safety\n\nCrime: Fondling/Gross Sexual Imposition\n\nLocation of incident: Nord Family Greenway between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and East 105th Street (near the Chinese Cultural Garden)\n\nDate of Incident: Aug. 13, 2026\n\nTime of Incident: Approximately 5 p.m.\n\nIncident Description: A suspect approached the victim, a CWRU student, from behind and tackled her to the ground. The suspect placed his hand over the victim’s mouth and attempted to cover her face with his hooded sweatshirt, then proceeded to fondle the victim. The victim yelled and fought back before fleeing the vicinity and reporting the incident to University Circle Police Department. No physical injuries were reported.\n\nSuspect Description: The victim’s description and security camera footage (images attached) depict the suspect as a Black man, approximately 5’11” to 6’, with a chin-strap goatee, wearing dark blue baggy pants, black ball cap, a black T-shirt, a white or gray hoodie, and gray/blue Nike shoes with a black swoosh. Video footage shows the suspect carrying a blue notebook.\n\nA similarly described suspect was reported Tuesday evening, at approximately 8 p.m,. for an assault on another student, when the suspect grabbed the victim, a woman, by the shoulders. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries. A photo of that suspect, who also is carrying a blue notebook and similar clothes, is also attached.\n\nCase Western Reserve University Police are investigating both incidents, but we wanted the campus community to be aware and remain vigilant.\n\nInitiated: Aug. 13, 2026\n\nTime of Report: Aug. 13, 2026, 5:20 p.m. to University Circle Police Department; at around 11 p.m., CWRU police determined the crime occurred on/near university property and involved a CWRU student\n\nInformation provided by: University Circle Police Department\n\nSafety tips:\nSurvivors of crime are never at fault for their victimization. It is the perpetrators of these crimes who are responsible for their actions that make our campus less safe. However, there are a few tips that may help prevent future crimes.\n\nIf you feel threatened or uncomfortable in regards to your safety, call CWRU police at 216.368.3333.\nIf a situation is making you nervous, don't be afraid to alter your route, duck into a store or call for help.\n\nAnyone who has experienced a situation such as this should know that Confidential Advocates are available for support, crisis intervention and safety planning 24/7. Our CWRU Advocates are available at cwruadvocate@case.edu, and our community partners (The Journey Center for Safety and Healing: 216.391.4357 and the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center: 216.619.6192) are available 24/7 call or text.\n\nIf you experience an emergency on or near campus, call CWRU Police at 216.368.3333.\n\nSuspect photo 1\n\nSuspect photo 2",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://case.edu/publicsafety/node/1212",
      "sourceDescription": "CWRU Division of Public Safety security alert",
      "annotations": [
        "The body dates the incident Aug. 13, 2026. The alert says no physical injuries were reported.",
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        "Dual independent fetch 2026-10-04. sha256 9127f882d7ec6152fed50e909960f304ead3ce174f907f200e3b3a4540495f15. Both reads took this body from the official security alert."
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  "context": "Division of Public Safety said a person tackled a student on the Nord Family Greenway and fondled her. She fought back and left the area. No physical injuries were reported.",
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    "A security alert reports a fondling on the Nord Family Greenway, and no physical injuries were reported."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Security alert",
      "url": "https://case.edu/publicsafety/node/1212",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-10-04",
      "archiveUrl": null,
      "archiveNotes": "SPN not attempted after one in-flight save at 17:22Z"
    }
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  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "private-r1",
    "ohio",
    "sexual-assault"
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  "dateAdded": "2026-10-04",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-10-04",
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