UCPD looks for man accused of threatening to burn down medical center
By Jacob Preal
Jan. 16, 2018 6:19 p.m.
University police are searching for a man who allegedly threatened to burn down UCLA’s medical center in Santa Monica.
Steve Morell, 50, allegedly threatened to burn down the hospital and lit a small trash can in a hospital bathroom Monday, according to a UCPD alert. Morell then left the hospital.
UCPD described Morell as white, 200 pounds and 5 feet 11 inches tall with brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, a gray sweatshirt, swimming trunks, a Timberland construction boot and a New Balance tennis shoe.
This case is still under investigation. Anyone with information about this case can call UCPD at 310-825-1491.
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.