Tag: UCPD

WESTWOOD—On Monday, October 13, the UCLA Police Department reported they are investigating a sexual assault incident that transpired on October 3 around 12 a.m. The exact time of the incident is unknown.

An incident of inappropriate touching/fondling took place near the 600 block of Gayley Avenue and was reported to one of the University partners. The Title IX office is initiating the response to this report, and is providing the affected party with resources, rights and options.

Crime Alerts are published for community awareness. Currently, there has not been a criminal report filed in the matter.

Survivors of sexual assault may choose to report incidents to the University without involving law enforcement. The suspect was previously named in a similar report.

The UCPD reminds the campus community of the following:

-If you start to feel concerns about a person or situation, trust your instincts and remove yourself as quickly as possible from the potential threat, even if it is someone you know and even feels awkward to leave.

-If you are going out alone, make sure that someone knows where you are going, who you will be with, and when you expect to return.

-Alcohol is frequently used to facilitate sexual violence by reducing a person’s ability to respond effectively, impairing memory, and increasing feelings of self-doubt or blame. When drinking, consider your surroundings, be aware of personal limits, and look after friends who appear to be intoxicated.

-If you think someone is at risk of assault or abuse, you should consider it an emergency and act to support that person. You can call the police or ask for help from other people, intervene, directly if safe, or create a distraction to help remove the potential victim from the situation.

UCPD shares these safety tips while recognizing that perpetrators, and not the victims or survivors, are solely responsible for their actions.

 

By Danny Jones

WESTWOOD—The UCPD reported on December 2 that they are investigating an off-campus burglary that transpired on November 30.

The incident was reported at 8:36 p.m., but the theft occurred on November 29 at approximately 3:45 a.m. As the victim was sleeping in an upstairs room, two suspects entered a shared residence via an unlocked exterior door. The suspects removed an electric scooter and speaker.

The first suspect was described at a White or Hispanic male, wearing a black hat, black sweater with white stripes on the sleeves, black shorts, white socks, black shoes. The other suspect was described as a White or Hispanic female wearing a white sweater, black pants and white shoes.

The victim is a UCLA student. The vehicle was described as a Gray Hyundai Elantra sedan. The UCPD is still investigating the incident. Anyone with details should contact the UCPD at 310-825-1491.

By Trevor

WESTWOOD—The UCLA Police Department reported on Thursday, December 5 that an arrest has been made in a scooter theft.

An officer saw a suspect riding two scooters near campus and attempted to make a stop to investigate a suspected stolen vehicle. The suspect fled but was apprehended shortly after. Officers recovered two scooters and brass knuckles.

The suspect had an active warrant for sexual battery against a minor. Detectives are investigating whether the suspect is linked to three other scooter thefts on campus.

The UCPD is warning the public to stay safe and report suspicious activity to UCLA Police Department Dispatch at 310-825-1491

The UCPD is utilizing its GPS Bait Program (newly expanded to include e-scooters) to protect e-scooters and e-bikes on campus.

In 2024, they’ve made over two dozen arrests for vehicle thefts related to e-scooters and e-bikes, with many coming directly from proactive efforts.

By Trevor

WESTWOOD—The UCLA Police Department is investigating several campus burglaries that have transpired in recent days on campus. The incidents took place between November 21 and November 24 at the Sepulveda Apartments located on the 3200 block of Sepulveda Blvd.

The UCPD received three reports of residential burglaries at the Sepulveda Apartments. In each case, unknown suspect(s) appear to have forced entry into apartments via their windows while residents were not at home. It has not yet been determined if the incidents occurred at the same time or on separate days. Property stolen included jewelry, US currency, clothing and other items.

“We have received three reports in the past four days of residential burglaries at the Sepulveda Apartments. Unknown suspect(s) appear to have forced entry into apartments through their window while residents were not at home,” the UCLA PD said on Facebook.

Authorities do not have any suspects yet in the case. Anyone with details is asked to contact the UCPD at (310) 825-1491.

By Trevor