A DePaul student was inappropriately touched near the John T. Richardson Library Wednesday, according to a Public Safety alert. 

The female student was approached from behind and touched by the offender at 2350 N. Kenmore Ave. at approximately 7:15 p.m. The offender then fled eastbound, according to the alert.

This is the fourth alert issued by Public Safety this week. The three other incidents – including a robbery Tuesday and two assaults Monday – occurred in the Loop.

Anyone with information is urged to call Public Safety.