RALEIGH (AP) — A North Carolina State University student has reported that she was sexually assaulted near the Memorial Bell Tower.

According to a crime alert issued by the N.C. State University Police Department, the incident occurred Saturday evening when the student said an unknown man approached her from behind and put his arm around her. The woman said he then tried to fondle her.

The student was able to get away and the suspect fled in an unknown direction.

No weapons were used during the assault.