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OUPD searching for suspect accused of raping student at knifepoint

ATHENS, OH (WCMH) – Ohio University Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man accused of raping a female student at knifepoint.

According to the OUPD, a third party reported that a female student at Ohio University was raped by a male suspect the night of Nov. 12. The report says that the victim was walking behind Boyd Hall on West Green when she was attacked. The report also says that the suspect used a knife during the attack.


Police say that they are unable to provide a more detailed description of the suspect because the incident was reported by a third party. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OUPD at 740-593-1911 or Crime Solvers at 740-594-3331.