Alexander Schecter, a 24-year-old Santa Monica resident, was arrested on Friday, March 20, by UCLA Police Department detectives. He faces multiple charges including rape by force, forcible oral copulation, robbery, extortion, and battery.
Key Takeaways
A 24-year-old Santa Monica man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting two UCLA students in early March. Police also linked him to an additional sexual assault case. Authorities believe there may be more victims.
- Alexander Schecter, 24, arrested on multiple charges including rape and kidnapping
- Incident involved two female UCLA students being threatened and driven against their will
- Additional charge for a separate sexual assault in October 2025
- Police urge potential victims or witnesses to come forward
The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on March 8 when two female UCLA students were allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted. According to a news release from the campus police department, officers responded to reports of a possible kidnapping at around 3 a.m. in the 500 block of Landfair Avenue.
"Two female UCLA students were being dropped off in the area when the suspect allegedly prevented them from exiting his vehicle and threatened violence," the release stated. "Fearing for their safety, the victims remained in the vehicle as the suspect drove approximately half a mile to the 400 block of Gayley Avenue."
During the investigation, detectives uncovered evidence linking Schecter to a previously unreported sexual assault involving an adult female victim with no known affiliation to the university. This incident occurred on October 12, 2025, between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. in the area of Venice Boulevard and Clarington Avenue in Los Angeles.
UCLA police confirmed the assault and developed probable cause for Schecter's arrest on additional charges. He was booked into the Los Angeles County jail system with bail set at $600,000. Detectives believe there may be additional unreported incidents involving Schecter and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration in the coming days. As reported by Fox News, it was not immediately clear if Schecter has an attorney representing him.
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