{
  "id": "2023-05-30-university-of-michigan-crime-alert-2023-01-sexual-assault-and-indecent-expo",
  "slug": "university-of-michigan-crime-alert-2023-01-sexual-assault-and-indecent-expo-2023-05-30",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Michigan",
    "shortName": "U-M",
    "state": "MI",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "DPSS Crime Alert",
    "enrollment": 51000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2023-05-30",
    "type": "sexual-assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "unfounded",
    "headline": "Sexual assault and indecent exposure alert later canceled",
    "headlinePublic": "Sexual assault and indecent exposure alert later canceled",
    "summary": "University of Michigan DPSS [published Crime Alert](https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2023-01-sexual-assault-and-indecent-exposure-canceled) that was later canceled. Full original and cancellation text is preserved from the official page.",
    "outcome": "Crime Alert later marked canceled on the DPSS site; see page for cancellation rationale."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Crime Alert 2023-01: Sexual Assault & Indecent Exposure\n\nSummary:\n\nThe University of Michigan Police Department (UMPD) is actively investigating two indecent exposure incidents and a sexual assault (groping) that occurred on North Campus.\n\nAt approximately 4:30 p.m., a female student reported that while walking on the sidewalk near parking lot NW10, an unknown male approached her while stimulating himself with his genitals exposed. He was last seen leaving the area in a black or dark blue colored sedan.\n\nA short time later, another female student reported that while walking in the same area, she observed a male looking at her from a vehicle. As she got closer, she saw the suspect exit the car with pants around his knees. He approached her with his genitals exposed while stimulating himself. As the student walked by, she observed the suspect return to his vehicle and leave the area in a light yellow or silver sedan.\n\nAt approximately 8:30 p.m., UMPD received a report of a sexual assault that happened around 3:30 p.m. A suspect approached a female student from behind while she was walking on the sidewalk near parking lot NW10. He groped her through her clothing. She struck him with her umbrella across his face.\n\nAt this stage, all incidents are believed to have been perpetrated by the same individual.\n\nIf you have information regarding these incidents, please contact UMPD at 734-763-1131 or Detective John Buehler at jbuehler@umich.edu.\n\nSuspect(s) (as described by the victims):\n\n(1) White male in his 20s, medium build, wearing a sky-blue t-shirt with no graphics\n\n(2) White male, approximately 6 feet tall, full beard, long wavy brown hair\n\n(3) White male, mid 20’s-30, 5’8-5’9, skinny to medium build, short curly red hair, blue eyes, goatee/mustache, bright t-shirt or polo shirt, no hat or glasses\n\nRemember:\n\n- Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative.\n- If you see something, say something. Report suspicious behavior. Call 911\n- Walk with a trusted friend or co-worker when possible\n- Confidential Tip Line 1-800-863-1355\n\nSexual assault is any sexual activity that occurs in the absence of consent. The responsibility lies with the perpetrator, not the survivor – no one deserves, asks for, or provokes sexual assault. The University of Michigan Police Department has a Special Victims Unit that strives to provide a safe, caring environment where victims are empowered to take action. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, we encourage you to report it to law enforcement.\n\nFor status updates to this alert, visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2023-01-sexual-assault-and-indecent-exposure-canceled",
      "sourceDescription": "U-M DPSS Crime Alert (later canceled)",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official DPSS crime-alert web page HTML; alert marked canceled on page.",
        "Live h1 carries retroactive [Canceled] stamp (archive template, not transmission). Moved here.",
        "2026-09-21 second deep audit P2 chrome R1/ruling #6: DPSS Alert ID/Agency/Issued/Date/Location/Offense field block is archive-page template. Recaptured title + rich-text notice body. Paired demote+correct. Cap-exempt."
      ],
      "characterCount": 2686,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "DPSS Crime Alert dated 2023-05-30"
    }
  ],
  "context": "University of Michigan DPSS Crime Alert series; canceled entries retain original transmitted text plus cancellation notice.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official DPSS Crime Alert includes cancellation status and original incident summary."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "U-M DPSS Crime Alert (canceled)",
      "url": "https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2023-01-sexual-assault-and-indecent-exposure-canceled",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "michigan",
    "dpss",
    "crime-alert",
    "canceled",
    "sexual-assault"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-09-21",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}