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 &…
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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…
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…
