Incident Description: The victim and the suspect were walking toward each other when the suspect suddenly grabbed the victim’s bag. A brief struggle ensued, during which the suspect was able to take the bag. The suspect then entered a nearby white vehicle that appeared to be waiting and was last seen traveling northbound on Figueroa Street…
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Incident Description: The suspect approached the victim from behind and forcibly took the victim’s backpack. The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot eastbound on 30th Street before entering a white vehicle. No injuries were reported. Reported Offense: Robbery Date & Time of Occurrence: 11/04/2025 7:26 p.m. Location: At the intersection of 30th Street & University Avenue Report Number: 2503923…
Incident Description: The victim was backing their vehicle into their driveway when the suspect approached the rear of the vehicle, tapped on the trunk, and displayed a firearm. Speaking in Spanish, the suspect demanded the victim’s keys before leaving the area on foot. Reported Offense: Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft Date & Time of Occurrence: 11/01/2025 10:40 p.m. Location: 1100…
Incident Description: While the victim was waiting for an Uber, the suspect approached and placed his hands around the victim’s neck without applying pressure, then released. The victim reported sustaining a fingernail scratch on the neck. The suspect was last seen on foot, heading eastbound on 30th Street toward Vermont Avenue. Reported Offense: Battery Date & Time…
The USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) has noticed an increase in residential burglaries occurring off campus at The Lorenzo Apartments located on the 300 block of Adams Boulevard. Burglars tend to target homes or apartments with unsecured doors and/or windows. Please review the tips below to avoid becoming the victim of a burglary. General…
Incident Description: While the victim was crossing the street, the suspect shouted at them in Spanish and accelerated their vehicle, striking the victim on the right side of their body. The suspect was last seen traveling westbound toward Vermont Avenue. The victim sustained minor injuries. Reported Offense: Aggravated Assault Date & Time of Occurrence: 10/17/2025 5:30 p.m. Location: On…
Content warning: this warning addresses a report of sexual assault. Resources are available on and off campus to provide assistance. Visit https://ocrc.usc.edu/support-reporting-options/confidential-and-private-resources/for resources and support. Incident Description: Between 8 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., the first victim was walking near the intersection of 28th Street and Figueroa Street when a suspect grabbed the victim’s buttocks with his hand…
Incident Description: The suspect took property from Target and brandished a knife in front of the cashier. The suspect was last seen on foot going northbound on Hoover Street from Adams Boulevard. Reported Offense: Robbery Date & Time of Occurrence: 09/15/2025 9:49 p.m. Location: Target Express located at 3131 Hoover Street Report Number: 2503019 Vehicle Description: None Suspect Description (provided by reporting…
Incident Description: Two suspects approached two victims on foot and tried to steal their handbags without success. The suspects stole a necklace from the neck of one of the victims. The victim fell to the ground during the struggle and was kicked in the head. The suspects ran westbound on 29th Street toward Vermont Avenue. No…
Incident Description: While entering their apartment building, the suspect approached the victim and asked for money. The victim offered to give the suspect money that was in their apartment. The suspect followed the victim to their individual apartment and, when entering, produced a knife and simulated a firearm and forced the victim inside. Once inside, the…
