Incident Description: The suspect brandished a knife and threatened the victim in an apparent attempt to steal the victim’s property. No property was taken. The suspect fled eastbound on Jefferson Boulevard and was last seen leaving the area. Reported Offense: Attempt Robbery Date & Time of Occurrence: 07/12/2026 5:07 p.m. Location: Outside of Trader Joe’s at the University Village…
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Incident Description: The suspect approached the victim as the victim was walking along the sidewalk toward their vehicle. The suspect made a lewd remark to the victim, which the victim ignored. After the victim entered their vehicle, the suspect prevented the victim from closing the driver’s side door and then forcefully slammed it shut, causing the…
Incident Description: Two suspects wearing black ski masks approached a victim and threatened them with a crowbar. The suspects forcibly removed a necklace from the victim’s neck and fled the scene. The suspects were last seen traveling northbound on Figueroa Street. Reported Offense: Robbery Date & Time of Occurrence: 06/22/2026 4:03 p.m. Location: The rear alley on the 3300…
Incident Description: The victim reported waking this morning and discovering that their laptop computer and debit cards were missing. Preliminary information indicates that an unknown suspect entered the residence through an unsecured rear balcony window while the victim was asleep and removed the items. No suspect description is available at this time. Members of the university…
Incident Description: As the victim was entering their vehicle, the suspect approached and claimed that the victim had struck the suspect’s vehicle and needed to pay for the alleged damage. The victim declined to provide money, stating they had not observed any damage. The suspect then grabbed the victim’s car door, pulled it open, and intentionally…
As a friendly reminder, the Department of Public Safety would like to make the following safety recommendations: – Travel in pairs or with trusted companions, especially at night or in remote areas.– If someone is intoxicated or incapacitated, call for a taxi, rideshare or other car service, and make sure a trusted friend safely accompanies…
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: The suspect ran up behind the victim and thrust their hips into the rear of the victim. The suspect was last seen running northbound on Portland Street. Reported Offense: Sexual Battery/Fondling…
SCAM ALERT The USC Department of Public Safety has received reports from students, many of whom are international students, who were deceived into giving money to impostors or “scammers” posing as government officials from an international student’s home country. This past year alone, USC students reported being victims to these scams with a combined total…
Incident Description: At approximately 6:58 p.m., a group of seven juveniles—estimated to be between 15 and 18 years old—were riding bicycles southbound on Figueroa Street. When nearing the intersection of 30th Street, one member of the group forcibly took a cell phone from a pedestrian who was holding the device while walking. The victim chased the…
Incident Description: Three suspects physically assaulted three victims and attempted to take their bicycles. A struggle ensued, and the suspects ultimately fled with all three bicycles. Department of Public Safety officers detained one of the suspects, who was later released to the custody of their parents. No additional arrests have been made at this time. Reported…
