{
  "id": "2026-09-28-san-francisco-state-university-west-grove-sexual-battery",
  "slug": "san-francisco-state-university-west-grove-sexual-battery-2026-09-28",
  "institution": {
    "name": "San Francisco State University",
    "shortName": "SFSU",
    "state": "CA",
    "type": "public-masters",
    "alertSystemName": "SFSU Alert",
    "enrollment": 25000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-09-28",
    "type": "sexual-assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Police investigate a sexual battery reported at a residence lobby",
    "headlinePublic": "Police investigate a sexual battery reported at a residence lobby",
    "summary": "University police responded to a report of sexual battery at the West Grove Commons lobby and said the investigation is continuing. The bulletin is on the [current timely warnings page](https://upd.sfsu.edu/timely-warnings-0).",
    "outcome": "The police department said the investigation is continuing and that patrols in the area were increased."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "The bulletin says officers responded at approximately 6:22 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026, and it gives no timezone and no separate send time.",
      "channel": "website",
      "verbatimText": "This Timely Warning Bulletin is being issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act and the purpose is to provide preventative information to the campus community to aid members from becoming the victim of a similar crime. As such, it may contain information of a graphic nature that could trigger emotional response.\n\nOn Monday, September 28, 2026, at approximately 6:22PM, San Francisco State University Police Officers responded to 700 Font Blvd (West Grove Commons lobby) on the report of a suspicious circumstance later determined to be a report of sexual battery.\n\nThe victim, who is an SFSU community member, reported that at approximately 4:00 PM they were walking from West Grove Commons to the Mashouf Wellness Center when an unknown subject approached the victim. The unknown subject began to engage in unwanted conversation with the victim. The unknown subject hugged and kissed the victim multiple times without their consent before leaving the area.\n\nThe suspect was last seen on 750 Font Blvd traveling in an unknown direction. The suspect was last seen wearing a light green bandana, black jacket, and black sweat pants.\n\nThe San Francisco State University Police Department is continuing with the investigation.\n\nIf anyone saw or heard any part of this incident or may have further suspect information contact University Police at (415) 338-2222 or on the anonymous tip line at (415) 338-3030.\n\nIn response to this incident, UPD is increasing patrols in this area of campus. Members of the SF State community are encouraged to remain alert and observant; please report any suspicious or concerning activity to UPD immediately. If you feel unsafe, contact UPD.\n\nUPD encourages students, staff and faculty to use the SafeWalk service, previously known as safety escorts, offered by the UPD as part of a broader personal safety management plan. Call (415) 338-7200 to arrange for a SafeWalk.\n\nAdditional crime prevention and risk-reduction tips can be found on the UPD webpage.  Please contact the San Francisco State University Police Department at (415) 338-7200 (non-emergency) or visit our website at http://upd.sfsu.edu/ for additional information.\n\nIf you are a student and need emotional support, please contact Counseling & Psychological Services by calling (415) 338-2208 or visiting Student Services Building 208 on Monday-Thursday from 8:00am - 7:00pm and Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.  Crisis support services can be reached by all SF State community members by calling the San Francisco Trauma Recovery/Rape Treatment Center at (415) 437-3000.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://upd.sfsu.edu/timely-warnings-0",
      "sourceDescription": "SFSU University Police timely warning bulletin",
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  "context": "A timely warning says an unknown person sexually battered a community member who was walking from West Grove Commons toward the Mashouf Wellness Center. Patrols were increased and the investigation remains open.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "University police issued a timely warning for a reported sexual battery at the West Grove Commons lobby, and the investigation remains open."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Timely warning, sexual battery",
      "url": "https://upd.sfsu.edu/timely-warnings-0",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-10-04",
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  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "public-masters",
    "california",
    "sexual-assault"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-10-04",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-10-04",
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