USC’s Division of Law Enforcement and Safety is looking for a man who inappropriately grabbed a woman outside the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center Tuesday night, according to a Wednesday morning crime alert.
A man who appeared to be Hispanic and in his 30s allegedly asked the woman for directions near the Strom’s parking lot around 8:30 p.m. As she was walking away, he “grabbed her inappropriarely.” The suspect is also described as having facial hair and wearing a white hat.
The incident has been classified as a second degree assault. Students, faculty and staff are being encouraged by campus police to report any suspicious persons to the Division of Law Enforcement and Safety or to Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.