The University of California, Los Angeles community is shaken following reports of a sexual assault that occurred near the campus's fraternity houses. In the early hours of Monday, UCLA law enforcement was alerted to a rape that allegedly took place around midnight on the 600 block of Landfair Avenue, NBC Los Angeles reported. The victim, whose identity remains concealed, was reportedly unable to consent at the time of the assault, the university later confirmed through a timely warning email, and the alleged perpetrator is not affiliated with the university.
According to a statement to The Daily Bruin by a UCLA Police Department official, the distressing event "appears to be isolated." This detail aligns with the information provided by Jeffrey Chobanian, the captain of UCPD's operations bureau, who detailed in an emailed statement that UCPD became aware of the incident early Monday morning, though the university was initially mistaken in its alert to students about the location of the incident, and the correction was sent approximately 40 minutes later, according to The Daily Bruin.
The alleged crime has prompted an investigation by the UCLA Police Department, which is actively seeking information and evidence related to the report. Community members have been urged by UCPD to come forward with any potentially useful information, and they can do so by contacting the police at 310-825-1491, as indicated in a social media post by the UCLA Police Department's official account.
🚨 Clery Time Warning: UCLA PD received a report of a sexual assault that occurred around 12:00 a.m. on January 12 in the 600 block of Landfair Avenue. UCLA PD is investigating, and anyone with information is asked to call 310-825-1491.
— UCLA Police Department (@UCPDLA) January 13, 2026
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In the meantime, those at UCLA are being reminded of the resources available to them, including the school's evening escort program, the Bruins Safe app, and the UCLA SafeRide program, all of which aim to enhance safety and provide support to students in need, especially in light of recent events. UCPD also emphasized in its alert the importance of removing oneself from situations that feel unsafe and supporting those who may be at risk of assault, while encouraging community members to utilize the Campus Assault Resources and Education Program, which provides necessary support to those affected by sexual assault or other forms of sexual violence
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