A UCLA student was the alleged victim of a sexual assault by a food delivery driver on the university’s Westwood campus, prompting a manhunt by campus police. The incident, which occurred around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday was reported to authorities shortly after, and they are now seeking assistance from the public to locate the suspect.
According to the UCLA Police Department, the suspect, who is not a student at the university, arrived at Cypress Court within the 700 block of North Lane to deliver food. The delivery interaction turned criminal when the perpetrator, under the guise of his service, proceeded to sexually assault the student. Details provided by KTLA say that the man touched the student’s body without consent. Subsequently, the assailant fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan.
The suspect is described as a Middle Eastern man, possibly in his 50s or 60s, with a short stature, gray hair, and a full beard. He was last seen wearing a dark zip-up sweatshirt paired with cream-colored pants. The description has been circulated with hopes that eyewitnesses might come forward with information. Campus police, as per a statement obtained by Daily Bruin, stressed the importance of vigilance in checking license plate numbers when using rideshare services and accepting food deliveries.
Authorities have not released the name of the suspect, and it is currently unknown if he is wanted for other crimes. The UCLA community has been reminded to stay alert, keep surroundings in mind, and secure residences appropriately. According to a FOX LA report, anyone with information is encouraged to contact local law enforcement or the UCLA PD directly at 310-825-1491. There are no reports of injuries linked to this incident.
For individuals affected by sexual assault, resources such as the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) provide support. RAINN operates a 24/7 national sexual assault hotline available at 1-800-656-4673 for those in need. UCLA campus police continue their investigation and proactive community patrols to prevent further incidents and solve ongoing cases.
