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UB Police investigate two reports of women being forcibly touched

Posted at 9:10 AM, May 07, 2018
and last updated 2018-05-07 09:10:40-04

UB Police are investigating two forcible touching incidents that happened Sunday.  Police say right now it appears the cases are unrelated.

First, police say a female student reported being fondled and kissed without her consent by a man she didn't know at the Spring Concert in Alumni Arena.  She described the man as a tall man with dark curly hair who was wearing a long-sleeve UB shirt.  Police say the incident happened in the red section seating area during the last act of the night.

Next, police say a student told them his female friend was forcibly touched while walking with him and a group of friends along Main Street near the South Campus early Sunday morning.  The suspect was described as a light-skinned black man with curly hair. wearing a white shirt and jeans.  Police say his name may have been Joel.

Police are asking anyone with information on who those men are to call (716) 645-2222.

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