TIMELY WARNING
Reported: Sunday, 02/19/2017
West Chester Borough Police received a report that at approximately 6 pm today 2/19/2017 several individuals were riding their bicycles south on Church street. When the group reached Sharpless Street a male driving a silver blue Nissan pulled up beside them. The driver pointed a silver and black pistol at the group then drove off. The vehicle fled west bound on Sharpless Street. The driver is described as a white male in his 20s. No further description was provided.
Anyone having information regarding this crime should call the West Chester Borough Police Department at 610-696-2700.
If you or someone you know has been affected by a criminal act, the following resources are available to you: (*denotes confidential resource)
Counseling Center*: 610-436-2301
Health Center*: 610-436-2509
Social Equity/Title IX Coordinator: 610-436-2513
Center for Women and Gender Equity* 610-436-2122
Judicial Affairs: 610-436-3511
Crime Victims Center*: 610-692-7273
National Sexual Assault Hotline*:1-800-656-HOPE
GENERAL SAFETY TIPS:
- Report all crime or suspicious incidents.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Avoid walking alone.
- If your partner says no or does not give clear verbal consent, sexual activity must stop.
- Your partner cannot give consent if incapacitated with alcohol or drugs, coerced, threatened, or frightened.
- The person(s) who initiate(s) a new level of sexual activity is responsible for getting consent for each level of intimacy.
- Limit your use of alcohol.
- Step in if you see a friend or acquaintance being taken advantage of or trying to take advantage of another person. Separate the individuals and make sure they get home safe.
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