Georgia Legal Report
University of Georgia police are investigating reports of a July 13 attempted kidnapping on campus, according to 11 Alive News. The 22-year-old victim was apparently “walking past the triangle parking lot near Thomas and Broad Streets on campus when a the suspect allegedly jumped out of the bushes and grabbed her from behind.” The AJC reports, the woman saw “a dark-colored car with an open door and a driver nearby.” Thankfully, she was able to fight off her attacker and escape.
The harrowing July 13 incident reminds students and staff to stay alert and practice personal safety measures on campus. The UGA Police Department provides campus safety tips: