Sunday, May 18

UCPD looking for man accused of child molestation


University police are searching for a man who touched a child inappropriately during a UCLA women’s soccer match at Drake Stadium Friday night. (Daily Bruin file photo)


University police are searching for a man who touched a child inappropriately during a UCLA women’s soccer match at Drake Stadium Friday night.

The man sat behind the child on the bleachers about 9:20 p.m. and touched the child inappropriately, according to a UCPD alert. The man left the area when event staff confronted him.

The child is not affiliated with UCLA.

Police described the man as Hispanic, about 25 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds with his hair slicked back, according to the alert. He was wearing a white shirt and dark jeans.

No further information was immediately available. The case is still under investigation.

Anyone with information about this case can call UCPD at 310-825-1491.

Compiled by Roberto Luna Jr., Bruin senior staff.


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