By Derek_Deis. Published Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

SEATTLE (AP) -- Washington has signed former UCLA recruit Josh Shirley.

The Bruins released the heralded linebacker from his letter of intent to play for them after he was arrested for investigation of stealing a purse.

Huskies coach Steve Sarkisian said Thursday the freshman from Fontana, Calif., has signed a financial-aid agreement and will join the team when players report for preseason camp on Aug. 8.

Sarkisian says he and Washington officials "have done our due diligence."

Some scouting services had rated the star at Kaiser High School among the top 10 outside linebacker recruits in the nation.

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