Clown assaulted Texas State student outside dorms, police say

SAN MARCOS, Texas — A man in a clown costume chased and a grabbed a woman who was walking out of a dormitory at Texas State University on Monday evening, campus police said.

The incident was not reported until Tuesday evening, said Sgt. Rolando Belmares, spokesman for Texas State University police. It happened outside the on-campus housing unit near Bobcat Stadium.

The student was able to break away and run from the clown, Belmares said. She did not need to be taken to the hospital for any injuries.

The clown was wearing a black-and-white striped jumpsuit and a green wig, Belmares said. His face was painted white and black around his eyes. The victim estimated he was about 6 feet 2 inches tall.

Police, who are actively looking for the alleged assailant, are unsure if he is a student, Belmares said.

If you might know who this man is, call Texas State Police at 512-245-2805.

If you want assistance at night while traveling on campus, the Bobcat Bobbies can escort you. Call them at 512-245-7233.

Since the weekend, the Austin school district has been investigating numerous threats made to its schools that were posted to social media sites by people dressed as clowns.

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