Aggravated Assault

Incident Description: While leaving the Metrolink platform, and without provocation, the victim was physically assaulted by several suspects on bicycles. Two of the suspects threatened the victim with knives however, there was no demand for the victim’s property and none of the victim’s property was stolen. The suspects fled on their bicycles going westbound on Adams…

Burglary

Incident Description: While the victim was asleep, the suspect pried open their locked door and entered the victim’s home. While inside, the suspect did not take any property and fled the home soon after making entry. No injuries have been reported. Reported Offense: Burglary Date & Time of Occurrence: 07/04/2025 5:44 a.m. Location: 1000 block of 30th Street, Los…

Robbery

Incident Description: The victim was talking on their cell phone when the suspect grabbed the victim’s cell phone from their hand. The suspect was last seen in a white Pontiac sedan going northbound on Orchard Avenue. Reported Offense: Robbery Date & Time of Occurrence: 07/03/2025 2:45 p.m. Location: On the sidewalk of Jefferson Boulevard near Orchard Avenue Report Number: 2502129…

Attempt Robbery

Incident Description: The victim was approached by three suspects on bicycles who demanded the victim give them his electric scooter. The victim, fearing for his safety, fled the area and was chased by the suspects who yelled that they were going to shoot and kill the victim. The suspects stopped following the victim a short time…

Community Safety Advisory

COYOTE ALERT The university has become aware of community members interacting with coyotes on campus. Please do not approach wild (non-domesticated) animals, especially coyotes. Do not feed wild animals or attempt to pet them. TIPS TO AVOID COYOTES– If a coyote approaches you, yell or make loud noises.– If you encounter an aggressive or fearless…

Attempt Robbery

Incident Description: The victim was walking when a vehicle pulled up next to them and the passenger rolled down their window and yelled, “give me your wallet and everything you got” while huffing from a yellow balloon. Out of fear, the victim fled on foot from the location. No property was taken, no weapon seen, and…

Robbery

Incident Description: The suspect threatened the victim with a knife and took the victim’s property. The suspect was last seen on foot going eastbound on Flower Street. Reported Offense: Robbery Date & Time of Occurrence: 06/20/2025 11:00 p.m. Location: Metrolink platform located at 3214 Flower Street Report Number: 2502019 Vehicle Description: None Suspect Description (provided by reporting party): Age: 16 to 19…

Robbery

Incident Description: The suspect was confronted by the store’s security guard when attempting to leave with unpaid merchandise. The suspect handed over two stolen items and when asked to return the remainder of the merchandise she took, she punched the security guard in the shoulder. As the suspect fled, she dropped her phone and the security…

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://eeotix.usc.edu/report/confidential-and-private-resources/for resources and support. Incident Description: A suspect pushing a stroller and a small shopping cart containing a stick approached the first victim on the sidewalk in front of Rock and Reily’s. The suspect then stopped…

Community Safety Advisory

SCAM ALERT The university has become aware of flyers being passed around campus offering student housing, mental health treatment, and other services. When calling the phone number on the flyer, the caller is asked to provide a picture of their medical insurance card with their date of birth before being given any information about housing…