UCPD searches for suspect in attempted burglary at Gayley Avenue residence
By Sharla Steinman
June 4, 2024 12:08 p.m.
UCPD is searching for a suspect after an attempted burglary Monday.
The suspect reportedly climbed a wall into the backyard of an occupied residence on the 600 Block of Gayley Avenue on Monday around 1:17 a.m. and entered the residence through an unlocked door. Occupants of the residence caught the suspect removing items from inside the house and escorted him out of the house, according to a crime alert sent Tuesday morning.
The suspect is reportedly male, approximately 22 years old, around 6-foot-2 and 200 lbs and has brown hair. He wore a white T-shirt, gray pants and had brown shoes, according to the alert.
The victims are UCLA students, according to the alert.
No injuries or vehicles were reported as related to the incident, according to the alert.
This case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information can call UCPD at 310-825-1491.
