UCLA police release sketch of suspect in robbery, kidnapping attempts on campus

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Monday, February 20, 2023
UCLA police release sketch of attempted robbery, kidnapping suspect
UCLA police have released a sketch of a man wanted for attempted kidnapping and robbery on campus.

WESTWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- UCLA police have released a sketch of a man wanted for attempted kidnapping and robbery on campus.



On the afternoon of Feb. 5, the suspect grabbed a student near a parking structure, demanding money and claiming to have a gun, but she got away.



A short time later, a similar attempt was made on two other victims, who also escaped.



The man was wearing a dark blue shirt with white lettering and light blue jeans. He was described as about 5 feet 10 inches tall with a slim build, short dark hair with brown eyes, between ages 25 and 40.



UCLA police searching for attempted kidnapping, robbery suspect


Police are searching for a man accused of attempting to rob -- and in one instance also try to kidnap -- UCLA students near campus parking lots.


He was carrying an orange or red blanket during the second attack.



The same man may have also been spotted wearing a black puffy jacket with a sleeve missing.



Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective M. Freund at the UCLA Police Department at (310)825-1491 (24 hour line) or the UCLA Police Department Anonymous Reporting Line at 310-794-5824 and refer to report #23-0283.



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