UCLA student sexually assaulted in her dorm room on campus; suspect at large

WESTWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Police are searching for a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a UCLA student in her on-campus residence.

The assault happened around 2:40 a.m. Friday at the Saxon Suites student housing complex in the 300 block of De Neve Drive, according to the UCLA Police Department.

“The suspect entered the victim’s bedroom while she was in bed. The suspect sexually assaulted her and then left the room in an unknown direction,” police said in a news release.

Police described the suspect as a white man in his 30s, with a heavy build and a curly beard. He was wearing black clothing and a beanie, police said.

The victim received medical treatment on site.

“There’s like windows on the side of every apartment, and I heard he came in through the window, which is the easiest way to get in,” said UCLA student Kyla Nassir.

Although UCLA is on summer break, some students are taking summer classes and others are participating in summer programs.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call UCLA police at 310-825-1491.