A sexual assault reported near campus Tuesday, March 19, was falsified, according to Auburn Police.
An Auburn Police report filed March 19 at 10:19 p.m. described a black female being the victim of first-degree rape (strong arm) near the 1110 block of West Samford Avenue between 9:45 - 10:15 p.m.
The female who filed the report was not a University student.
A press release from Auburn Police March 25 confirmed that no such incident occurred.
"After an extensive investigation, the Auburn Police Division has determined that the alleged sexual assault, reported on Tuesday, March 19th, did not occur. There was, in fact, no incident in the area of West Samford Avenue near Lem Morrison Drive or any other location. At no point was the individual who filed the report, students, or any other citizen in danger. The case is closed."
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