Incident Resolution: The suspect believed to be responsible for the copper wire thefts that occurred on July 30, 2026, and August 4, 2026, has been arrested. Based on the information currently available, DPS believes the threat that prompted the issuance of the Timely Warning has been mitigated. DPS thanks the university community for its vigilance and…
Category: Alerts
Incident Description: At approximately 9:42 a.m. on July 30, 2026, a suspect unlawfully entered an underground parking structure of an apartment building and stole approximately 1,300 feet of copper wire from the ceiling. The suspect fled the area on foot in an unknown direction. Later, at approximately 2:46 a.m. on August 4, 2026, the same suspect…
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) would like to inform the campus community of a scheduled film production taking place near campus on Tuesday, August 4, through Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Exposition Park Rose Garden (701 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037) and the Natural History Museum (900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA…
Incident Description: The suspects’ vehicle approached the victim’s vehicle. One of the suspects exited the passenger side of their vehicle, displayed a firearm, smashed the victim’s windshield, and demanded the victim’s property. After the robbery, the suspect re-entered the waiting van, and was last seeing turning northbound on Catalina Street. Reported Offense: Robbery Date & Time of…
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…
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…
