Berkeley police investigate sexual battery on College Ave.
The victim was identified as a Berkeley man in his 20s. Authorities said they did not know if he is a Cal student.
A man walking home near UC Berkeley was sexually assaulted by a stranger overnight Saturday on College Avenue, authorities report.
The assailant — described as a Black man, 20-30 years old, 5 foot 10, in a black beanie cap, gray hooded top and black jeans — tried to make conversation and then pulled the victim into a driveway, Berkeley police said Monday morning.
The sexual battery, which police classified as the intent to commit rape, took place in the 2300 block of College Avenue near Bancroft Way at 1:50 a.m.
The victim was identified as a Berkeley man in his 20s. Authorities said they did not know if he is a UC Berkeley student.
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The sex crime was reported to Berkeley police after the fact, authorities said. UC Berkeley put out an alert about it Monday morning.
Berkeley police ask anyone with tips about what happened to call BPD's Sex Crimes Unit at 510-981-5735.
Sexual violence support resources (UC community)
- PATH to Care Center confidential care advocate: 510-642-1988
- UHS nurse advice line (students only): 510-643-7197 (24/7)
- Urgent same-day counseling (students only): 855-817-5667
- Gender Equity Resource Center: 510-643-5727
- Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (Title IX)
Sexual violence support resources (broader community)
- Sexual Assault Response and Recovery Team (SARRT): 510-534-9290 (24/7)
- BRAVE Bay Area: 510-800-4247 (24/7)
- RAINN: National Sexual Assault Hotline
- Get help via online chat or WhatsApp
- Get help via text: Text HOPE to 64673
- Call the telephone hotline: 800-656-4673
- Learn more about RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
For more information on sexual violence prevention and resources, UCPD directs members of the campus community to its survivor support website.
