Saturday, April 20

University police investigate reported hot prowl burglary in off-campus apartments



University police are looking for a suspect reportedly involved in an off-campus hot prowl burglary early Tuesday morning.

The incident occurred in an apartment at Sycamore Court around 4:00 a.m., according to a UCPD crime alert sent Tuesday.

The suspect reportedly ran out of the victims’ front door when he was heard in their apartment.

UCPD described the suspect as a Black man around 25 to 26 years old with a thin build. The suspect was reported to be wearing a red hoodie sweatshirt and jeans and had a black backpack.

The victims were UCLA students, according to the crime alert.

No injuries or related vehicles were reported.

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

News senior staff

Jung is a senior staff reporter and a photographer for the Bruin. He was a 2021-2022 assistant News editor for the campus politics and city and crime beats. Jung was also the 2020-2021 assistant Enterprise editor. Jung is a fourth-year global studies student.


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