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Harvard Police Identify Suspect in Sexual Assault

The Harvard University Police Department (HUPD) has identified a suspect in the sexual assault that took place in Harvard Yard last week, Chief Francis D. "Bud" Riley said in an interview last night.

"Because of the nature of the report and the evidence that we have uncovered, it's my belief that we know who the person who committed the assault is," Riley said.

The attack took place in a Yard dorm early Thursday morning.

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While the suspect is not in custody, he poses no threat to students, Riley said.

"I am convinced that there is no danger on campus right now," he said. "I don't want students to be fearful that there is a serial rapist."

Riley declined to say whether the suspect had any affiliation with the University.

"I have no reason to believe [the attacker] was an outside person," Riley said, "But I cannot confirm the person's identity."

Riley said that he believes that the attack was an isolated incident.

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