Glendale man suspected of sexually assaulting Uber driver

A Glendale man is being accused of sexually assaulted an Uber driver early Saturday morning.

Sevada Bandari, 30, was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery after reportedly assaulting a 23-year-old woman driving for the ride-share service. The woman was driving Bandari from Studio City to a location in the 1300 block of Irving Avenue in Glendale at around 2 a.m.

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FOR THE RECORD

11/23, 5:37 p.m.: A previous version of this story stated Bandari was in custody. He, in fact, posted bail.

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Bandari allegedly groped the woman multiple times throughout the course of the trip despite being told to stop. She immediately called 911 after dropping the 30-year-old off at his destination.

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Police apprehended him at a house on Irving Avenue and he subsequently posted bail.

Bandari is expected to appear in court Jan. 5.

Police are asking people with any additional information about the incident or if they’ve had similar experiences with Bandari to call (818) 548-4911.

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Andy Nguyen, andy.nguyen@latimes.com

Twitter: @Andy_Truc