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UCLA authorities investigating alleged rape near campus

By Austin Turner

Updated on: January 13, 2026 / 11:20 AM PST / CBS LA

Authorities investigating alleged sexual assault at UCLA

An investigation is underway after a rape was reported near the campus of UCLA early Monday morning, according to authorities.

In a news release, the UCLA Police Department said a victim reported they were unable to consent to the sexual assault around 12 a.m. Monday on the 600 block of Landfair Avenue.

Police said the alleged suspect is unaffiliated with the university, but didn't state whether the person was taken into custody.

Anyone with information regarding the alleged incident who could assist in the investigation was urged to contact the UCLA Police Department at 310-825-1491.

Austin Turner

Austin Turner is a web producer at CBS News Los Angeles. An Inland Empire native, Austin earned a degree in journalism from San Jose State University in 2020. Before joining CBS News in 2025, he worked at KTLA, the San Jose Mercury News, the Sedona Red Rock News and various other outlets as a freelance sports reporter.