Monday, August 17, 1998
Sexual assault occurs at UCLA Wednesday
CRIME: UCPD reminds campus community
of CSO escort program
By Mason Stockstill
Daily Bruin Senior Staff
A sexual assault was reported to University Police (UCPD) on
Wednesday. The assault occurred at about 5 p.m. on the walkway
between Reed Neurology and the Brain Research Institute.
The suspect asked the victim for the time, then grabbed her from
behind and assaulted her with his hand.
According to Nancy Greenstein, UCPD director of community
services, this is the first sexual assault reported on campus in
1998.
"This is an unusual occurrence on campus," she said.
The suspect is a white male, about 30 years old. He weighs about
210 pounds, and has dark brown, curly hair that comes down to his
collar.
The suspect is about 5-feet-11-inches tall, and was last seen
wearing a light green polo-style shirt with a pocket.
"This almost never happens here," Greenstein said. The last such
incident occurred in 1997, when an attempted rape occurred in a
parking lot.
"We’re really fortunate that this doesn’t happen a lot, but at
the same time, one’s too many," Greenstein said.
Police advise people on campus to be more aware of their
surroundings and to keep their safety at the forefront of their
minds.
"It’s important that people think about their safety,"
Greenstein said.
"People just need to be aware of the people around them,
especially at night, and if they are uncomfortable with a certain
situation, to just walk away," she added.
Greenstein also took this opportunity to remind the campus
community of the escort program.
"If you’re walking alone at night, especially for women, the
escort program is very helpful," she said.
By calling 794-WALK, students and campus visitors can request
that a community service officer (CSO) accompany them to their
destination.