OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- Police at MiraCosta college are warning students after they say a man pulled up next to a student in a parking lot and began performing sexual acts.
Police say the incident happened around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday in parking lot 2-A on the Oceanside Campus.
According to police, a woman was sitting in her car when the suspect pulled up next to her and began masturbating in his vehicle.
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The woman got out of her vehicle and walked away, police say. The suspect then drove away.
Following the incident, police released a list of safety tips for students:
- Walk with a companion whenever possible.
- Do not park in dark areas of the campus.
- If you feel uncomfortable walking into a secluded area, you can request a Safety Escort anytime.
- Be aware of your surroundings; report any suspicious behavior to College Police immediately at (760) 795- 6640 (please enter this number into your cellular telephone).
- Always carry a cellular telephone, and consider carrying a whistle or other noise making device that can be used to attract attention or summon assistance.
- If you do encounter someone presenting harassing/threatening behavior, immediately go to the nearest occupied campus building to report the incident.
- Emergency call boxes are located throughout the campus and are properly marked for immediate recognition.
