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  "id": "2016-11-29-fitchburg-state-university-fs16-04-sexual-assault",
  "slug": "fitchburg-state-university-fs16-04-sexual-assault-2016-11-29",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Fitchburg State University",
    "shortName": "Fitchburg State",
    "state": "MA",
    "type": "public-masters",
    "alertSystemName": "FSU Crime Alert / Timely Warning",
    "enrollment": 6500
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2016-11-29",
    "type": "sexual-assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Indecent Exposure — Fitchburg State timely warning",
    "headlinePublic": "Indecent Exposure — Fitchburg State timely warning",
    "summary": "Fitchburg State University [published an FSU Crime Alert / timely warning](https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/university-police/timely-warnings). Full text recovered.",
    "outcome": "See official alert."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2016-11-29",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "FSU Crime Alert #FS16-04: Indecent Exposure \n\nTuesday November 29, 2016 11:30 p.m. \n\nUniversity Police are investigating a reported incident that was alleged to have occurred at approximately 9:45 p.m. this evening, near the pedestrian plaza on Highland Avenue. The female victim was walking alone when an unknown male exposed himself to her. The assailant fled on foot. He was described as a white male in his early 20's, approximately six feet tall with a thin build, dark hair and a goatee, wearing a dark sweatshirt and dark pants. \n\nThe victim was not injured. A comprehensive criminal investigation is now under way. Anyone with information relevant to the incident is asked to call University Police at 978.665.3111. \n\nAs always, we encourage members of the campus to keep the following in mind:\n\nDial 911 for off-campus emergencies. \nOn campus, report suspicious people to the Fitchburg State University Police Department at 978.665.3111. \nReport all criminal incidents and losses to University Police officers immediately. \nThe University Police Department offers safety escorts to students, staff and faculty. Please call 978.665.3111 to request an escort. \n\nSafety is everyone's business. Be cautious, careful, and alert to reduce the risk of theft or incidents that might compromise safety. Personal safety tips can be found on the on and off campus safety page .",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/university-police/timely-warnings",
      "sourceDescription": "Official Fitchburg State University timely warnings archive",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim from official Fitchburg State timely warnings page."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1375,
      "confidence": "high"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Fitchburg State timely warnings archive mining (wider b62).",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Complete official FSU Crime Alert recovered."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Timely Warnings - Fitchburg State University",
      "url": "https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/university-police/timely-warnings",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-26"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "public-masters",
    "timely-warning",
    "massachusetts",
    "wider-reach"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-26",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-26",
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