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UCLA Police Arrest Suspect in Haines Hall on Burglary, Weapons and Potential Hate Crime Charges

Investigators are examining whether the arrest connects to thefts of African American–honoring materials reported on campus since February 2025

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People walk on the plaza outside Royce Hall on the UCLA campus on July 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Overview

  • The suspect was detained Sunday in Haines Hall and faces burglary, weapons possession and stolen property charges with a possible hate crime enhancement
  • Authorities recovered stolen posters honoring African American figures, a stun gun, campus keys and other prohibited items during the arrest
  • Police indicated that this arrest may be linked to a series of racially targeted thefts at UCLA dating back to February 2025
  • Haines Hall houses the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies Library and Media Center as well as the sociology department, heightening the symbolic impact of the stolen items
  • Investigators continue to determine whether the suspect has any official affiliation with UCLA as they build their case