13-year-old Arrested after He Groped University Student in Maryland; Faces Charges

Police reported on Thursday that a 13-year-old boy has been charged with a sexual offense at the University of Maryland (UMD).

The UMD Police Department reported that the incident took place on September 6 on College Avenue close to Princeton Avenue.

A student reported to the police that at approximately 11 a.m., she was walking in the vicinity when a young male approached her and began asking questions.

During the conversation, she reported that the boy inappropriately touched her before fleeing down the hiker-biker trail.

On Thursday, Oct. 17, UMD police announced that they had identified the suspect as a 13-year-old boy. He faced charges related to the incident.

Reference: 13-year-old boy charged for sex offense on University of Maryland campus