UCLA student attacked by knife-wielding suspect while jogging

ByABC7.com staff KABC logo
Thursday, May 28, 2015
The University of California, Los Angeles campus is seen in this undated file photo.
The University of California, Los Angeles campus is seen in this undated file photo.
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WESTWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A UCLA student was attacked while jogging early Thursday morning.

Campus police say the student was jogging on Veteran Avenue, just south of Sunset Boulevard, at about 4:50 a.m. when the suspect grabbed her from behind and attempted to sexually assault her.

The victim says the suspect had a knife, but she was able to escape. She reported the attack about 20 minutes later.

The suspect was about 6 feet tall with a medium to large build. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black pants.

Anyone with further information on this incident was urged to contact the UCLA Police Department at (310) 825-1491.