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MSU Student Grabbed While Walking to Residence Hall

Posted at 7:03 AM, Sep 17, 2013
and last updated 2013-09-17 07:32:23-04
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EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan State University Police Department is investigating an assault and battery case that happened on September 14.

Police say at 1:00 a.m. near Lot 29 at the intersection of Akers Road and Shaw Lane, an 18-year-old student was walking to her residence hall. After she crossed onto South Shaw Lane, a man came out of some bushes, grabbed her from behind, and put his hands over her mouth.

According to police, the victim used personal protection spray that was on her key chain. The man let her go and she ran to safety.

They ask anyone with information to call (517)-355-2222.