Timely Warning – Possible Person with a Weapon

On 04/10/2025 at 1:20 PM, the UC San Diego Police Department Dispatchers heard San Diego Police Officers responding to a call of person with a possible gun. The male was last seen on La Jolla Village Drive at the I-5 at 1:20 PM. The reporting party stated that a male had a "gun" and then ran into a nearby canyon for unknown reasons. The male was thought to be in the canyon area along the I-5, west of One Miramar. UC San Diego Police Officers are responding to the area and assisting with the search.

The suspect is described by reporting party as a male approximately six feet tall and thin build.. He was wearing a long sleeve black hoodie with gray and white plaid pants and black shoes.
At this time, the suspect is not in custody.
The report is currently under investigation by the San Diego Police Department.

If you have information that could be helpful in this investigation, please call the San Diego Police Department at (619) 531-2000 or submit an online tip at https://police.ucsd.edu/services/anonymous.html.

The remainder of this message provides general information about preventing and reporting a weapons law violation and is not necessarily related to this incident.

Report suspicious activity immediately to the UC San Diego Police Department by calling or texting 9-1-1.
Your safety is most important. If you are confronted with someone who says they have a gun, knife or other weapon, believe them.
Try to maintain a calm demeanor. Don’t make sudden moves or try to apprehend the criminal yourself.
Use the UC San Diego Safety Escort Program. Call (858) 534-WALK, available daily from dusk to dawn.
Whenever possible, travel well-lit, busy routes. Avoid walking or parking in shadowed areas. Have your keys in your hand as you approach your door.
Know the location of Campus Emergency Telephones on routes to and from campus destinations.

What is this Notice?

This notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Timely Warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves.

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