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Reports: UCLA DB Ishmael Adams arrested for robbery (Update)

UCLA punt returner Ishmael Adams, left, breaks away for short gain from Colorado special teams player Kenneth Olugdobe in the first quarter of an NCAA football game in Boulder, Colo., on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
UCLA punt returner Ishmael Adams, left, breaks away for short gain from Colorado special teams player Kenneth Olugdobe in the first quarter of an NCAA football game in Boulder, Colo., on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

UCLA defensive back Ishmael Adams was arrested early Sunday for an alleged incident with an Uber driver, according to a report from the Daily Bruin. His bail is set at $100,000.

The report says Adams is accused of using force to steal the driver's cell phone around 3:30 a.m. Sunday.

From the Daily Bruin:

Police arrested UCLA cornerback Ishmael Adams for allegedly stealing an Uber driver’s cell phone outside of UCPD headquarters on campus early Sunday.

Adams, a redshirt junior on the UCLA football team, was arrested about 3:30 a.m. near the Facilities Management building in central campus about a block away from the reported robbery, according to police logs. His bail was set at $100,000.

Adams was arrested about 12 minutes after the driver called police and reported the robbery. The driver also reported apparent minor injuries, police said.

UCLA said in a statement that it is aware of the incident.

“We are aware of the situation and continuing to gather information,” a spokesperson said in a statement. “As this is a pending legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time.”

According to KTLA, Adams, who is reportedly still in custody, was charged with robbery and has a court appearance scheduled for Tuesday.

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Adams, a redshirt junior, started in all 13 games was a first team All-Pac-12 selection last year. He registered 41 tackles and two interceptions, both of which he returned for touchdowns. Adams also established himself as a dangerous return man, scoring on an electric 100-yard kickoff return at Arizona State.

He also started every game in 2013 and led the Bruins with four interceptions. He also totaled 61 tackles and had a 35.0-yard kick return average.

UCLA’s season opens up at home against Virginia on Saturday.

For more UCLA news, visit BruinSportsReport.com.

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