UNC Police investigating report of a rape that happened on campus

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Police officers at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC) are investigating a rape.

UNC Police said the rape reportedly happened Sunday evening around 6:07 p.m. at the loading dock which is located between the Undergraduate Library and the Student Stores.

There are some students back on campus, but not the full student body. General move-in begins August 16th.

Those who are on campus early were shocked by the crime Alert.

"Just the fact that it was broad daylight and there's not that many people on campus right now, you're not really safe anywhere. It's just kind of horrifying especially being a young woman on a college campus. It's scary," said UNC student Izzie, who did not want to give her last name.

"(I'm) extremely surprised, especially at UNC. it's supposed to be a really safe place," said UNC student Carlos Taylor.

"There's usually a lot of people around here," said UNC student Brayden Davis. "That's crazy because usually, people are working out right there, crossing the street, walking back home."

Police said the investigation is ongoing and haven't released any other details.

They did put out a generic description of the man who may have committed the crime.

Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or UNC Police at 919-962-8100.

According to its website, the police department offers a Rape Aggression self-defense class.