A person was assaulted in a university parking lot, according to a crime alert released Wednesday evening by the University of Iowa police.

UI police received a call that an assault allegedly took place in the Hawkeye Storage/Commuter parking lot on Tuesday shortly after 10:30 p.m.

The victim of the assault told the police about arriving at the parking lot via Cambus between 9-9:30 p.m. to pick up their car. The victim said two males got out of the bus at the same stop, and as the victim approached the car, an attack occurred from behind.

The victim believes only one male attacked, and the other interrupted the assault. Both suspects then fled the scene before the victim could see them.

The victim then got in the car and drove home, later calling the police to report the crime.

The UI police said they routinely patrol the parking lot area and will increase patrols in response to this incident. Security improvements are being put in place by UI Parking and Transportation, including improved lighting.

The UI police urge people to contact them at (319) 335-5022 or submit an anonymous crime tip by using the Hawk Watch app with any information on the crime.

— by Wylliam Smith