Auburn police investigate possible drugging of four women on rideshare bus
An AU Campus Safety & Security alert was sent out today after authorities received a report late yesterday of a possible drugging of four females (aggravated assault as defined by the federal Clery Act) that occurred on the evening of Friday, March 17 in a rideshare bus parked in a campus parking lot.
This crime was reported to Campus Safety & Security by Auburn Police and a campus security authority.
“A survivor told the campus security authority that she and her friends utilized a local rideshare bus as transportation from campus to an off-campus event,” police said. “The driver of the bus provided mixed drinks to the riders. The survivor and three of her friends got sick after consuming the drink. The survivor reported that she had 2-3 drinks including the mixed drink, and experienced vomiting, numbness, confusion, and memory loss.”
A suspect has not been identified. A detailed description of the suspect is not available. Police are investigating.
If you believe you have been drugged:
Immediately get medical attention. Some date rape drugs can only be detected in urine for 3-12 hours after they are consumed.
Call 911 or have a trusted friend take you to the East Alabama Medical Center Freestanding Emergency Department at 900 Camp Auburn Road, Auburn, AL 36832. During daytime hours, you can also go to the Auburn University Medical Clinic.
Do not urinate before going to the hospital or medical clinic, if possible. If you cannot wait, collect your urine in a clean container and bring it with you for testing.
Make sure that the medical provider knows that you believe you were drugged.
Ask to be tested for date rape drugs.
Report the incident to police at 911 or 334-501-3100.
Important information about drugging:
Giving someone a drug without their permission is considered aggravated assault and is a felony.
This type of crime can occur anywhere. Watch your drink be opened or open it yourself, always keep it with you, and avoid common, open containers.
Stay alert to your surroundings and look out for each other.
If you see suspicious activity or a person behaving suspiciously, notify police at 911 (emergencies or crimes in progress), 334-501-3100 (non-emergencies) or 334-246-1391 (tip line – text or call).
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Auburn Police at 334-501-3100, option 1 or 334-246-1391 (tip line – call or text).
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