UCPD searches for suspect in incident of sexual battery in Westwood Village


By Gabrielle Gillette
May 24, 2024 3:27 p.m.
Editor’s note: The following article contains a description of a reported sexual battery incident.
UCPD is searching for an individual suspected of an off-campus sexual battery incident that occurred Thursday afternoon.
According to a crime alert sent Friday, the suspect reportedly grabbed the victim by the shoulder and thrusted his pelvis against the victim’s buttocks at the southwest corner of Le Conte Avenue and Broxton Avenue at around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
The victim was a UCLA student, according to the crime alert.
The suspect was reportedly male, Black, around 30 years old and 5-foot-6 with a thin build, short black hair and a full beard and mustache. He also reportedly wore a black short sleeve T-shirt and tan khaki pants, according to the crime alert.
No injuries or vehicles were reported as related to the incident.
This case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information can call UCPD at 310-825-1491.