On September 30th BPD and UCPD received a report of a sexual assault which had occurred that morning at around 12:15 AM.  The victim, a female student, was at the “Down Low” nightclub located at 2284 Shattuck and had purchased a drink.  A short time after taking a few sips of the drink she felt strange and went to the restroom where she fainted.  When she woke up she was being sexually assaulted by an unknown male.

The victim described the suspect as follows:
A Hispanic male, there is no other description at this time.

To protect yourself against “Date Rape Drugs” UCPD recommends taking the following precautions:

• Don't accept open drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) from others who you do not know or do not trust; this includes drinks that come in a glass.
• When in bars or clubs always get your drink directly from the bartender and do not take your eyes off the bartender or your order; don't use the waitress or let somebody go to the bar for you.
• At parties, only accept drinks in closed containers such as bottles or cans.
• Never leave your drink unattended or turn your back on your table.
• Do not drink from open beverage sources like punch bowls, pitchers or tubs.
• Keep your eyes and ears open; if there is talk of date rape drugs or if friends seem "too intoxicated" for what they have taken, leave the party or club immediately and don't go back