Man allegedly commits robbery near Jackie Robinson Stadium
By Jacob Preal
May 22, 2017 8:03 p.m.
University police are searching for a man who robbed a man near Jackie Robinson Stadium on Saturday.
The man, who is not affiliated with UCLA, was at a baseball game at about 9 p.m. when he was approached by a man with a knife who demanded his money, according to a UCPD alert. The man then took the money, punched him in the back of the head and fled in an unknown direction.
Police could not provide a full description of the man.
It was not clear whether the incident occurred on or just outside Jackie Robinson Stadium, a UCPD spokesperson said.
No further information was immediately available. The case is still under investigation.
Anyone with information about this case can call UCPD at 310-825-1495.
Preal is the editor in chief of The Bruin. He was previously the assistant news editor for the city and crime beat and a news reporter for the city and crime beat.
Preal is the editor in chief of The Bruin. He was previously the assistant news editor for the city and crime beat and a news reporter for the city and crime beat.
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