Robbery

Incident Description: The victim, a USC student, received a food delivery from a food delivery service. A dispute occurred during the delivery and the suspect, a delivery driver, told the student that he was going to take his phone. The suspect forcibly took the phone from the student’s hand. During the ensuing struggle, the victim recovered his phone, however he was punched several times by the suspect.

Date & Time of Occurrence: 10/02/2022 3:50 P.M.

Location: 1000 block, West 30th Street

Report Number: 2203824

Vehicle Description: Gray Toyota Prius Hatchback, paper license plate BR55A76

Suspect Description (provided by reporting party):

Age:Early 20’s
Eye Color:Unknown
Hair Color:Black
Height:6′
Race:Black
Sex:Male
Weight:Thin
Additional Description:Hair worn in cornrows, long sleeve blue shirt with “Stussy” written on it
Weapon:None

If you are in immediate DANGER, call the Los Angeles Police Department at 911 or the USC Department of Public Safety at (213) 740-4321.

Please note that race, ethnicity, gender and/or religious affiliation are NOT considered the basis for suspicion; only behaviors are considered suspicious.

If you have information relevant to the crime(s) reflected in this alert, immediately call DPS at (213) 740-6000 for the University Park Campus (UPC), (323) 442-1000 for the Health Sciences Campus (HSC) or (213) 485-6571 for the LAPD Southwest Division.

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) issues Crime Alerts to the university community, in compliance with the Clery Act, when a criminal incident occurs within USC’s Clery geography and represents either a serious or continuing threat to the safety of students, employees and others.

The purpose of this warning is to aid in the prevention of similar crimes by alerting the community about the incident and to provide information which allows individuals to make informed decisions about their personal safety.

USC Department of Public Safety Recommendations – Robbery

  • Not every person you meet has good intentions. Be cautious of strangers and keep a safe distance. There is safety in numbers, so travel with friends.
  • Avoid using cell phones or other technology while walking as criminals target distracted, inattentive individuals using them.
  • If you are the victim of a robbery remain calm and do not resist . Assure the robber you will cooperate and take no action that may jeopardize your safety. Do not make any quick or unexpected movements. Follow the robber’s direction, but do not offer more than they ask for. Don’t argue with the robber. 
  • After the robbery, go immediately to a safe location and report the crime to law enforcement. Call DPS emergency for UPC at (213) 740-4321, for HSC call (323) 442-1000 or call 911 for LAPD.
  • If you observe a crime in progress, STAY CALM AND CALL DPS emergency for UPC at (213) 740-4321, for HSC call (323) 442-1000 or call 911 for LAPD.
  • Be a good witness: It is important to recall what you observed and provide as many details as possible to law enforcement such as: the sex, race, age, height, hair color, clothing, tattoos, scars of any suspects and a description of the make and model of any vehicle used in the crime and its license plate if possible.
  • Do not attempt to apprehend any suspects or perpetrators of crime.