UCLA police release sketch of suspect in robbery, kidnapping attempts 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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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.