Man Sought In Attempted Sexual Assault Of UCLA Student
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Police Thursday sought the public's help to locate a man who attempted to sexually assault a UCLA student.
According to the UCLA Police Department, a female student was jogging in the area of Veteran Avenue, south of Sunset Boulevard, around 4:50 a.m. on Wednesday when an unknown man grabbed her from behind.
The victim reported the suspect had a knife, and attempted to sexually assault her. She was able to escape with minor injuries.
Detectives described the suspect as a man who has a medium to large build, and stands 6-feet-tall. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with black pants.
Police said no vehicle was seen in the area.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the UCLA Police Department at (310) 825-1491, and refer to case #15-1074.
