At a Glance
- A rape was reported near UCLA fraternity houses at midnight Monday
- The victim was unable to consent, according to the university
- The alleged suspect is not affiliated with the school
- Why it matters: Students are urged to use campus safety programs while police investigate
UCLA students received a timely warning email Monday after campus police learned of a reported sexual assault blocks from fraternity housing. The university said its police department took the complaint and listed safety resources for students walking after dark.
The reported assault happened around midnight Monday on the 600 block of Landfair Avenue, a street lined with fraternity houses just south of campus. According to the victim, they were unable to consent at the time of the assault.
Officials did not release the name or description of the alleged suspect, noting only that the individual is not affiliated with UCLA. The brief notice gave no further details about how the victim came forward or whether any surveillance footage exists.
In the same email, the university reminded students of three late-night safety services:
- Evening escort program
- Bruins Safe mobile app
- UCLA SafeRide program
The UCLA Police Department continues to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 310-825-1491.
Key Takeaways
- Reported location: 600 block of Landfair Avenue near fraternity row
- Time: Midnight Monday
- Suspect status: Not a UCLA student, staff, or faculty member
- Safety resources remain available 24/7 for students
