University police are searching for a man who choked a woman by the neck in a UCLA parking lot Sunday morning.

The woman reported the man approached her about 9 a.m. Sunday in Parking Structure 32 on Veteran and Kinross Avenues and choked her, according to a UCPD alert. The man then fled by foot in an unknown direction.

The woman reported minor injuries.

The man was described as black, 20 years old, 6 feet, 2 inches and 165 pounds with a light complexion, thin build and short brown hair, according to the alert. He was wearing a black puffy jacket, a black T-shirt, black jeans and a black backpack.

The woman is not affiliated with UCLA.

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.

Published by Roberto Luna Jr.

Roberto Luna Jr. is currently a senior staffer covering Westwood, crime and transportation. He was previously an assistant News editor from 2015-2016 and a News contributor from 2014-2015.

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