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…
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 victim was walking on the sidewalk. The suspect rode up from behind her on a bicycle. As he passed, he grabbed her buttock. Reported Offense: Sexual Battery/Fondling Date & Time…
Incident Description: The victim was on the sidewalk. The suspect rode past her on a bicycle and grabbed her cellphone out of her hands. Reported Offense: Robbery Date & Time of Occurrence: 04/28/2026 8:47 PM Location: 37th Place and Flower Street Report Number: 2601665 Vehicle Description: None Suspect Description (provided by reporting party): Age: Unknown Eye Color: Unknown Hair Color: Unknown Height:…
Incident Description: The victim was on the sidewalk. The suspect rode up from behind her and grabbed her phone out of her hands. Reported Offense: Robbery Date & Time of Occurrence: 04/26/2026 4:15 PM Location: Flower Street and 37th Street Report Number: 2601637 Vehicle Description: Black moped or motorized bicycle Suspect Description (provided by reporting party): Age: Unknown Eye Color: Unknown Hair…
