{ "id": "2026-05-14-uc-san-diego-library-walk-hate-crime-vandalism", "slug": "uc-san-diego-library-walk-hate-crime-vandalism-2026-05-14", "institution": { "name": "University of California, San Diego", "shortName": "UCSD", "state": "CA", "type": "public-r1", "alertSystemName": "Triton Alert" }, "incident": { "date": "2026-05-14", "type": "vandalism", "cleryCategory": "timely-warning", "resolution": "arrest", "headline": "Hate-crime vandalism on Library Walk; suspect detained", "headlinePublic": "Hate-crime vandalism on Library Walk; suspect detained", "summary": "UC San Diego Police [issued a Clery timely warning after a 2:02 p.m. hate-crime vandalism on Library Walk](https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/126683241/Timely+Warning+Hate+Crime+Vandalism+-+05-14-2026). A later update said community response led to the suspect being detained and identified.", "outcome": "Suspect detained and identified. Investigation ongoing." }, "alerts": [ { "sequence": 1, "type": "initial", "timestampApprox": "2026-05-14T14:02:00-07:00", "channel": "email", "verbatimText": "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT\n\nMay 14, 2026\n\nALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO\n\nTimely Warning – Hate Crime Vandalism\n\nOn 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.\n\nThe victim describes the suspect as a female wearing a grey hoodie, blue jeans, a black backpack, and bright red shoes.\n\nThe report is currently under investigation by the UC San Diego Police Department.\n\nIf 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.\n\nThe remainder of this message provides general information about preventing and reporting a hate crime and is not necessarily related to this incident.\n\nWhat to do if you are the victim or a witness of a hate crime:\n\nSeek medical attention if needed.\n\nCall or text the UC San Diego Police Department immediately at 9-1-1.\n\nWrite down the exact words that were spoken or any other information that might be of value.\n\nDo not disturb any evidence until law enforcement arrives.\n\nIf possible, get names, addresses, and phone numbers of other victims and witnesses.\n\nIf possible, get a description of the suspect(s) and their vehicle, if applicable.\n\nIn 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.\n\nConsider contacting confidential campus support resources:\n\nUC San Diego students – visit Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): https://caps.ucsd.edu and (858) 534-3755.\n\nUC 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.\n\nUC 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).\n\nGeneral Safety Considerations:\n\nReport suspicious activity immediately to the UC San Diego Police Department by calling or texting 9-1-1.\n\nIf you feel unsafe, consider using the UC San Diego Safety Escort Call (858) 534-WALK, available daily from dusk to dawn.\n\nKnow the location of Campus Emergency Telephones on routes to and from campus destinations.\n\nUC 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. 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