In a broadcast email to students Wednesday afternoon, LSUPD asked for assistance and information regarding a rape that reportedly occurred just north of West Lakeshore Drive on Oct. 7.
The incident, reported to LSUPD on Oct. 11, occurred in an area north of the Lod Cook Alumni Center, according to the email.
The victim was approached by a group of male suspects in that location, according to LSUPD. One of the suspects grabbed her and forcibly had sex with her while the others stood around, the email stated, after which all suspects left the area.
LSUPD spokesman Capt. Cory Lalonde said reaching out to the public is necessary in this case, given that police were unable to gather much detail.
“Because of the time and area reported, we know there is typically vehicle traffic and people running in the area,” Lalonde said. “We are asking for anyone who may have seen anything.”
Anyone with information regarding the alleged assault is asked to contact LSUPD at 225-578-3231, online at lsu.edu/police or on LSUPD’s new Shield app for mobile phones. Lalonde added that people could call Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867. Information can be submitted anonymously.