LOS ANGELES — Two female UCLA students were assaulted by the same man near two campus parking structures, the UCLA Police Department announced Monday.
The man approached the first victim around 4:30 p.m. Sunday near Parking Structure 1. He demanded money, attempted to kidnap the victim, held her hands together and refused to let go. The suspect claimed he had a gun. However, none was seen or discovered, police said.
The man approached the second victim around 6:45 p.m. Sunday near Parking Structure 7 and committed similar acts, police said.
In both cases, the victims were able to pull away from the suspect and leave the area. One victim from the second incident sustained scratches to her hand, police said.
The suspect was described as between 25 and 40 years old, 5 feet, 10 inches tall, dark hair, brown eyes and a slim build. He was last seen wearing a dark blue shirt with lettering and light blue jeans.
During the second incident, the suspect was last seen with a red/orange blanket.
CRIME ALERT: Attempted robberies/kidnappings of UCLA students occurred near Parking Structures 1 and 7 by an individual suspect.
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— UCLA Police Department (@UCPDLA) February 7, 2023
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