UCLA Police Arrest Burglary Suspect in Potential Hate Crime at Haines Hall

UCLA police arrested a suspect in Haines Hall on charges including burglary, weapons possession, possession of stolen property, and a hate crime enhancement after discovering stolen posters honoring African-American figures, a stun gun, campus keys, and other prohibited items. The arrest is linked to a series of incidents involving the theft and vandalism of posters and flyers at UCLA's ethnic studies centers, particularly in Haines Hall, which houses the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies Library and Media Center. Authorities have not disclosed the suspect's identity or university affiliation. Since February 2025, about 20 reports of similar thefts and vandalism have been investigated by UCLA Police, highlighting ongoing concerns about targeted hostility toward communities of color on campus. Police are urging anyone with information about these incidents to contact UCLA PD Detectives. The arrest raises serious concerns about campus safety and the protection of cultural and intellectual spaces at UCLA.