Cops arrest UCLA serial assault suspect accused of attacking female students and find disturbing items in search
A homeless man has been arrested for a series of assaults on female students at UCLA. The suspect, Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, is accused of attempted kidnapping, sexual battery, and robbery during a late-night crime spree. Authorities found disturbing items such as zip ties and duct tape during the investigation.
- ▪Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, 29, was arrested after multiple reports of assaults on female students at UCLA.
- ▪The attacks included attempted kidnapping and sexual battery, with victims fighting back or bystanders intervening.
- ▪Akindahunsi is being held on $2.3 million bail and is not affiliated with UCLA.
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Metro Cops arrest UCLA serial assault suspect accused of attacking female students and find disturbing items in search By Daniel Farr Published May 29, 2026, 10:18 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A homeless man allegedly terrorized multiple female UCLA students in a late-night crime spree that included accusations of attempted kidnapping, sexual battery and robbery before he was finally tracked down and arrested by campus police, authorities said. Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, 29, who is not affiliated with UCLA, was taken into custody early Friday after a series of disturbing attacks unfolded across the Westwood campus.
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