UCLA Police Arrest Suspect in Assaults on Female Students
Suspect in multiple assaults on female students at UCLA is arrested with zip ties and rope, police say

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Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, a 29-year-old homeless man, was arrested at UCLA for multiple assaults on female students, found with zip ties and duct tape. He faces serious charges including robbery and attempted kidnapping, with bail set at $2.3 million.
- 01The suspect, Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, is a 29-year-old homeless man with no affiliation to UCLA.
- 02The assaults occurred at multiple locations on campus, including De Neve Evergreen, Dykstra Hall, and Cedar Hall.
- 03Witnesses reported hearing a student cry for help, leading to Akindahunsi's detention.
- 04He was found with zip ties, duct tape, and paracord at the time of his arrest.
- 05Bail has been set at $2.3 million for Akindahunsi, who faces charges including robbery and sexual battery.
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A suspect named Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, a 29-year-old homeless man, was arrested for allegedly assaulting multiple female students at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The UCLA Police Department reported that Akindahunsi approached a student from behind, physically assaulted her, and stole her cellphone. Following this incident, additional reports of assaults emerged from various residential facilities on campus, including De Neve Evergreen, Dykstra Hall, and Cedar Hall. Witnesses intervened during an ongoing assault, aiding police in apprehending Akindahunsi in a parking structure shortly after the incidents. Upon his arrest, he was found with zip ties, duct tape, and paracord, which raised serious concerns about his intentions. Akindahunsi has been charged with robbery, sexual battery, attempted kidnapping, and assault with intent to commit a sex offense. He is currently held at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Inmate Reception Center, with bail set at $2.3 million. UCLA Chief of Police Craig Valenzuela commended the swift response of officers and emphasized the commitment to campus safety, stating there is no known ongoing threat to the community.
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The arrest of Akindahunsi has raised safety concerns among students and staff at UCLA, prompting increased police presence on campus.
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