Robbery

Incident Description: The victim, a USC student, was walking in the south alley of 28th Street when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect asked the victim a question and they had a brief conversation. The suspect then grabbed the victim’s sunglasses and pulled them off the victim. The victim argued with the suspect and…

Robbery

Incident Description: The suspect exited the passenger side of a vehicle and approached the victim. The suspect forcibly grabbed the victim’s phone. The suspect reentered the vehicle and fled northbound from the location. Date & Time of Occurrence: 08/06/2022 9:16 a.m. Location: Off campus at 27th St. and Orchard Ave, southeast corner. Report Number: DR# 2202852 Vehicle Description: Dark gray,…

Robbery

Incident Description: The suspect entered the restaurant and robbed the clerk at gunpoint. The suspect fled on a bicycle and was last seen riding northbound on Hoover, north of Adams.No one was injured and no students were involved. Date & Time of Occurrence: 07/15/2022 3:58 p.m. Location: Off Campus at the Jack in the Box Restaurant 2921 Figueroa…

Burglary

Incident Description: The victim, a student, woke up this morning and discovered that her car was missing. It appears that a suspect entered her residence while the victim was sleeping and took her car keys. The vehicle has since been found abandoned several miles away.No suspect was seen. Date & Time of Occurrence: 07/09/2022 1:00 am –…

Community Safety Advisory

Reported Offense:The Los Angeles Police Department and the USC Department of Public Safety have seen an increase in theft-related incidents occurring along the MTA Expo Line, particularly on the entry/exit platforms at Trousdale Parkway & Exposition Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard & Flower Street. While cell phones have been the primary target, remember that theft is…

Robbery

Incident Description: As the victim (not a student) was waiting at the bus stop, the suspect spoke with her briefly, and then he suddenly snatched her bag from her shoulder and ran away northbound on Figueroa Street. Date & Time of Occurrence: 06/20/2022 7:15 p.m. Location: Southeast corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Figueroa Street adjacent to the Galen…

Robbery

Incident Description: As a USC staff member exited the Metro platform, he was approached by two suspects. One of the suspects demanded the victim’s wallet. The victim complied, and the suspects headed westbound on Exposition Boulevard towards Vermont Avenue. Reported Offense: Robbery Date & Time of Occurrence: 06/14/2022 8:21 p.m. Location: Off-campus, at the Exposition…

Rape

Content warning: this warning addresses a report of sexual assault. Resources are available on and off campus to provide assistance. Visit https://eeotix.usc.edu/report/confidential-and-private-resources/ for resources and support. Incident Description: A student reported that after exiting the metro platform on Jefferson Boulevard and Flower Street she was followed by a suspect who sexually assaulted her and stole…

Robbery

Incident Description: A student met an unidentified suspect at the Taco Bell parking lot to sell a cell phone. The suspect received the phone from the student and entered a nearby vehicle while pretending to send payment information. The student realized the suspect was going to drive off and reached for the phone. After a…

Burglary

Incident Description: Four students heard a loud banging outside of their apartment complex. A few minutes after the noise stopped, the students exited their rooms and noticed someone had entered their apartment through an unlocked front door. A backpack, wallet and four laptops were stolen. The students are safe and unharmed. Date & Time of Occurrence: 05/27/2022…