"Officers arrested Alexander Schecter, 24, at his Santa Monica residence on Friday and booked him on one count of rape by force, one count of forcible oral copulation, one count of robbery, one count of extortion and one count of battery."
"Detectives began investigating Schecter after two female students reported that a man prevented them from exiting his vehicle and threatened violence when they were being dropped off near campus around 3 a.m. on March 8."
"During their investigation, detectives uncovered evidence linking Schecter to a previously unreported sexual assault involving a separate female victim that occurred on Oct. 12, 2025."
"Detectives believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact the department's investigations division at (310) 825-9371."
Alexander Schecter, 24, was arrested for kidnapping two UCLA students and raping a woman not affiliated with the university. He faces multiple charges, including rape by force and robbery. Schecter was initially arrested on March 12 after two students reported being threatened in his vehicle. Following further investigation, evidence linked him to a separate sexual assault from October 2025. He was arrested again on additional charges and released on bond, with detectives seeking more potential victims.
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