Update to Timely Warning – Hate Crime Vandalism – SUSPECT DETAINED AND IDENTIFIED

Thanks to the community response, the suspect has been detained, identified, and the investigation is ongoing.

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UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

05-14-2026

ALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO

SUBJECT: Timely Warning – Hate Crime Vandalism

On 05-14-2026 at approximately 2:02 PM, the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of a hate crime involving vandalism that occurred on Library Walk.

The victim describes the suspect as a female wearing a grey hoodie, blue jeans, a black backpack, and bright red shoes.

The report is currently under investigation by the UC San Diego Police Department.

If you have information that could be helpful in this investigation, please call the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4357 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 hate crime and is not necessarily related to this incident.

What to do if you are the victim or a witness of a hate crime:

Seek medical attention if needed.
Call or text the UC San Diego Police Department immediately at 9-1-1.
Write down the exact words that were spoken or any other information that might be of value.
Do not disturb any evidence until law enforcement arrives.
If possible, get names, addresses, and phone numbers of other victims and witnesses.
If possible, get a description of the suspect(s) and their vehicle, if applicable.
In addition to calling the police, report a bias incident to the UC San Diego Office for the Prevention of Harassment & Discrimination at https://reportbias.ucsd.edu.
Consider contacting confidential campus support resources:
- UC San Diego students – visit Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): https://caps.ucsd.edu and (858) 534-3755.
- UC San Diego faculty or staff – visit Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP): https://blink.ucsd.edu/sponsor/hr/org-chart/fsap.html and (858) 534-5523.
- UC San Diego Health Sciences benefits-eligible faculty and staff – visit Liveandworkwell operated by Optum/United Behavioral Health: https://liveandworkwell.com and (866) 808-6205 (use company code UCSDMC).

General Safety Considerations:

Report suspicious activity immediately to the UC San Diego Police Department by calling or texting 9-1-1.
If you feel unsafe, consider using the UC San Diego Safety Escort Call (858) 534-WALK, available daily from dusk to dawn.
Know the location of Campus Emergency Telephones on routes to and from campus destinations.

UC San Diego is steadfast in its commitment to our Principles of Community (https://ucsd.edu/explore/about/principles.html), which reflect a collective dedication to a campus where we uphold each individual’s right to dignity, justice, and respect. We affirm the Principles of Community as the guide for all campus citizens as we move forward to foster the best working and learning environment.

What is this Notice?

This notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety 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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