Investigation underway after 2 UCLA students say they were drugged at parties near campus

WESTWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- An investigation is underway after two UCLA students said they were drugged while attending several parties near campus, police announced.

According to the UCLA Police Department, the incidents were reported over the weekend and a crime alert was issued Monday.

"I was literally in the elevator and I was like, 'Hey, did you guys see this alert? Like, this is crazy,'" said UCLA student Lauren Wilbur about seeing the alert.

According to police, on Thursday, the first student attended three parties at different locations on Gayley Avenue and "developed symptoms which they did not believe were from alcohol."

Police said two days later, the second student attended a party in the 600 block of Gayley and, after being handed a drink, "developed symptoms they did not believe were from alcohol/marijuana."

One of the victims had to be hospitalized.

"It makes me feel really sad and scared, like I would never want to be in that situation," said Wilbur. "I would never want that to happen to anybody else."

The students or witnesses did not provide a description of the suspect, police said. But some students who spoke with ABC7 said this isn't typical behavior at UCLA.

"This is something that does not regularly happen at UCLA, and should not happen on any college campus across America," said student Chima Oluo.

Students say they do get mandatory safety trainings but that it's important to look out for one another.

"That's why you always keep in contact with your friends, always make sure you know where they are," said Wilbur. "I have my roommates location so I kind of check, but its good to have a roommate like that so you know someone's watching your back."

The incidents remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about the case is urged to call the UCLA Police Department.