Friday, May 16

UCPD on lookout for man who allegedly assaulted other man with knife


University police are searching for a man who allegedly assaulted another man with a deadly weapon Thursday.

The man approached the other man while he sat in his car near Parking Structure 9 at 6:56 p.m., brandished a knife and began threatening him, according to a UCPD alert.

UCPD described the man as black, 30 to 35 years old, about 5 feet, 9 inches and 175 pounds. He was last seen wearing a dark hat and a beige jacket over a light-colored dress shirt, with khaki-colored pants. He also carried a black folding knife.

The man who was assaulted was not affiliated with UCLA, according to the report.

This case is still under investigation. Anyone with information about this case can call UCPD at 310-825-1491.

Editor in chief

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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