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…
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Incident Description: Four juveniles approached the victim while riding bicycles. Two of the juveniles took the victim’s cell phone directly from the victim’s hand, while the other two remained nearby and were not directly involved in the theft. No physical struggle occurred, and no injuries have been reported at this time. Reported Offense: Robbery Date & Time…
Incident Description: Three juvenile suspects on bicycles committed three separate robberies within approximately 18 minutes. In each incident, the suspects approached victims and took cell phones directly from their hands. No physical struggle was reported, and no injuries have been reported at this time. Reported Offense: Robbery Date & Time of Occurrence: 11/18/2025 8:07 p.m. – 11/18/2025 8:25…
Incident Description: Approximately ten juveniles and young adults, estimated to be between 15 and 19 years old, were riding bicycles on Figueroa Street when one individual forcibly took a cell phone from a pedestrian who was walking and talking on their device. The group was last observed traveling northbound on Figueroa Street. Reported Offense: Robbery Date &…
Incident Description: The victim was walking southbound on Figueroa Street toward campus when a suspect riding a bicycle approached and snatched the victim’s cell phone from their hand. The suspect was accompanied by two other males which did not participate in the robbery. All three men were last seen on bicycles going southbound on Figueroa Street…
COMMUNITY SAFETY ADVISORY UPDATE – IMPERSONATOR POSING AS BUILDING MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE The USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) has received additional reports of an individual posing as a representative of a building management company. The incidents occurred at residences on the 1100 block of 28th Street and 2600 block of Orchard Avenue, where the individual…
COMMUNITY SAFETY ADVISORY – IMPERSONATOR POSING AS BUILDING MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE The USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) has received two reports of an individual posing as a representative of a building management company. The incidents occurred at residences on the 2600 block of Orchard Avenue, where the individual requested access to homes under the pretense…
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…
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…
