At least one man on campus was able to find arousal in the government publications section of Love Library.

An unidentified man was fondling himself on the third floor of the library at about 7:30 p.m., on April 8, a female student told University Police.

The student told police she was sitting on the floor doing research when she noticed the man standing in the same row. The student said she and the man began talking about carbon dioxide and her research troubles.

The student said she then noticed the man had unzipped his pants and had been touching himself through the open zipper. The student said she ran away and reported the incident to a library employee who then reported it to University Police. The police searched the area, but they weren’t able to find the man.

Masturbation is frequent in the library because of the quiet, individual setting, University Police Detective Tom Boyer said. The victims are usually alone and focused on studying, he said, whereas in a social setting, people often have the protection of friends.

The suspect has been described as a white man in his 20s with brown hair, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds with a medium build. The student told police the suspect was wearing a light blue shirt, beige shorts, light tennis shoes and a black backpack. University Police are asking anyone with information to contact the investigations unit at 594-5722.

CRIME LOG

The following incidents were reported to University Police between April 7 and April 13:

Assault1

Boot vehicle/outstanding

citations1

Burglary3

Disorderly conduct1

Disturbing the peace9

Elevator call1

Fighting2

Fire4

Forgery1

Hazard to life/property/

campus1

Hit and run2

Illness1

Indecent exposure1

Injury/accident2

Noise complaints7

Petty theft7

Traffic collision1

Trespassing1

Vandalism1

Vehicle burglary1

Vehicle theft2