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Groping Reported at Stanford University

The crime is similar to two reported in Palo Alto in August.


The Stanford University Department of Public Safety has warned students about a groping incident that happened on campus last week.

On Wednesday, a student was groped from behind as she walked along the sidewalk by Manzanita Field, near the intersection of Campus Drive and Serra Street.

She described the man as 5'5", 180-190 lbs., with long black hair.

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There were similar groping crimes reported in Palo Alto last month, and the other at .

If you have information on the Stanford crime, phone Stanford Police at 650-329-2413.  

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