By Justin Muszynski

A woman reported to CCSU police yesterday that she was sexually assaulted in the campus parking lot adjacent to Willard and Diloretto Hall.

The alleged assault occurred in the evening hours of late January, according to University officials.

“It’s not unusual with a sexual assault that the victim takes some time before notifying the police,” said Mark McLaughlin, University spokesman.

CCSU students were notified Friday via email in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act. The notice said that the man “pushed her into a car and sexually assaulted her.”

“We really have very little information at this time,” said Lt. Edward Dercole of the CCSU police. He added that the investigation in this case is currently underway and that the police have no suspects at this time.

McLaughlin says that the school is advising students to use caution when walking alone. The notification to students says that additional patrol units will cover the area where the assault allegedly occurred.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt. Edward Dercole (860-832-2394), Det. Densil Samuda (860-832-2381) or the CCSU Police dispatcher (860-832-2375).