Police Investigating Sexual Assault On The Campus Of MCLA

Police in North Adams are investigating a break-in and sexual assault that was reported at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts over the weekend.

The Berkshire Eagle reports that according to an email from MCLA Police Chief Daniel Colonno that was addressed to campus community members, a man entered an unlocked townhouse on campus at around 3 am on Saturday, and went into an upstairs bedroom, where he fondled the victim. The man ran off when the victim woke up.

MCLA officials said that there is a suspect under investigation, but declined to comment further citing the active criminal investigation.

Anyone with information contact MCLA police by dialing 5100 from any campus phone or calling 413-662-5100 from off-campus.

MCLA's Office of Public Safety can be reached 24/7 at 413-662-5283 or by dialing 911.

The MCLA Counseling Services Office can be reached at 413-662-5331 and the college's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at 413-662-5571.