Issue date: 11/28/07 Section: News

Hsu recalled that the man said, "Oh, well, my friend Stephanie said she would leave her room unlocked. … Then I could go in, and then I could surprise her or something."

The man lingered in the doorway, Hsu said, and kept apologizing, saying things like, "Oh, I'm so sorry, I'm so embarrassed, this is so awkward."

Hsu said she and her roommates were initially unconcerned, though one roommate later discovered she was missing multiple pairs of underwear.

Walker said police are investigating other related incidents reported to have occurred both this year and last.

Wang has been charged with stalking, harassment, burglary and theft, and his parents have paid 10 percent of his $25,000 bail. Police did not know if Wang had returned to the dorm. His preliminary hearing is set for today.

Philadelphia Police are investigating, and the Division of Public Safety refused to comment on the case.

Wang's status with the University is not yet clear. He is not listed on the Penn Directories, and University spokesman Ron Ozio refused to comment on any disciplinary action the school would take, citing confidentiality reasons.

Students who live in Mayer, located at 3817 Spruce St., were shocked by the incident. Most residents live in the dorm for all four years and, as a result, students say Mayer is one of the more close-knit communities on campus.

"I know everyone in my hall and so I sort of assume that it's safe," said College freshman Rachel Gittelman, a Mayer resident. "But that's obviously a false assumption, especially since the guy lives in our dorm."

Nursing junior Adrienne Hoving, who also lives in Mayer, said though she felt troubled, she wasn't as concerned, because she routinely keeps her room secured.

"If you don't lock your door," Hoving said, "then you're kind of asking for trouble."

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