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UCLA Student Sexually Assaulted in Dorm, Suspect on the Run

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UCLA Student Sexually Assaulted in Dorm, Suspect on the Run

Police are searching for a suspect after a student was sexually assaulted while sleeping in her dorm room at the University of California, Los Angeles.

The incident happened early Friday around 2:40 a.m. while the student was sleeping in her room in the Saxon Suites, according to the UCLA Police Department.


The suspect entered the student’s room and sexually assaulted her while she was in bed, authorities said. He then ran out of the building and fled in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s. He is of heavy build, has a curly beard and was last seen wearing all-black clothing and a beanie.

Rooms in the Saxon Residential Suite dorm on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
Rooms in the Saxon Residential Suite dorm on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
Rooms in the Saxon Residential Suite dorm on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
Rooms in the Saxon Residential Suite dorm on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
Rooms in the Saxon Residential Suite dorm on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
Rooms in the Saxon Residential Suite dorm on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
Rooms in the Saxon Residential Suite dorm on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
Rooms in the Saxon Residential Suite dorm on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
Rooms in the Saxon Residential Suite dorm on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
Rooms in the Saxon Residential Suite dorm on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
Rooms in the Saxon Residential Suite dorm on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
Rooms in the Saxon Residential Suite dorm on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
A UCLA Police Department patrol car seen on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
A UCLA Police Department patrol car seen on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
UCLA Police Department patrol cars are seen on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
UCLA Police Department patrol cars are seen on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
Students participate in an activity near Royce Hall on the UCLA campus on March 11, 2020. (Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images)
Students participate in an activity near Royce Hall on the UCLA campus on March 11, 2020. (Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images)
Students walk around the UCLA campus in Westwood. (Credit: Los Angeles Times)
Students walk around the UCLA campus in Westwood. (Credit: Los Angeles Times)
An undated file photo shows the UCLA campus. The UCLA Foundation announced a $5 million donation for scholarships, COVID-19 emergency aid, mental health services and other student needs. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
An undated file photo shows the UCLA campus. The UCLA Foundation announced a $5 million donation for scholarships, COVID-19 emergency aid, mental health services and other student needs. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

It is unclear how the man was able to enter the dormitory or the building. The victim was treated at the scene.

Students were alerted to the attack on Friday morning and many said they now felt uncomfortable.

“They sent a police report that a girl was assaulted while she was sleeping, which is very scary, especially for me as a young woman,” said Chantal de la Cruz, a UCLA student. “I’ve been living here for a year and the (crime) reports we usually get are burglaries and they happen off campus, so it’s a huge shock to everyone. A lot of students don’t feel safe.”

Here are some tips from UCLA Police to stay safe on campus:

  • Always be alert and aware of your surroundings
  • Report any suspicious activity to the police
  • Do not leave building doors open
  • Secure your home by locking all windows and doors
  • Avoid poorly lit or deserted areas when walking at night
  • Use UCLA’s Secure Transportation Service and UCPD CSO Evening Escorts
  • Call 911 for emergencies or the UCLA PD 24-hour line at 310-825-1491

The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call UCLAPD at 310-825-1491. Anonymous tips can be provided by calling 310-794-5824.