Burglary-Commercial

Incident Description: The suspected entered the bookstore, which was closed by forcing open the unlocked automatic doors. Once inside, the suspect took a laptop from the register counter. The suspect exited the bookstore and was last seen walking southbound on campus. DATE & TIME OF OCCURRENCE: 12/28/2021 7:29 a.m. LOCATION: On-campus at the USC Bookstore, 840…

Robbery

Incident Description: The suspect approached the victim, who is not affiliated with USC, and attempted to steal his backpack by threatening him with a pipe. The crime was interrupted by the victim’s son. There were no injuries. The suspect was last seen walking away northbound on Hoover Street. DATE & TIME OF OCCURRENCE: 12/28/2021 11:56 a.m.…

Robbery

Incident Description: A former USC student and a friend returned home from shopping and were approached by three suspects who robbed them at gunpoint. The suspects returned to their vehicle, where a fourth suspect was waiting, and drove out of sight westbound on west 30th Street DATE & TIME OF OCCURRENCE: 12/22/2021 6 p.m. LOCATION: Off-campus…

Brandishing a Weapon

Incident Description: The suspect approached a university security ambassador, drew a knife, and stated a gang name. The suspect then walked away westbound on 37th Drive. DATE & TIME OF OCCURRENCE: 12/21/2021 4:15 p.m. LOCATION: Off campus on the west side of Vermont Avenue at 37th Drive VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: None SUSPECT DESCRIPTION (provided by reporting party):…

Robbery

Incident Description: Two suspects got out of a light blue Cadillac and robbed two men at gunpoint. Neither victim is affiliated with the university. The suspects were last seen driving southbound on Vermont Avenue. DATE & TIME OF OCCURRENCE: 12/19/2021 3:07 p.m. LOCATION: Off campus in the Smart and Final parking lot at 3607 S.…

Robbery

Incident Description: While walking south on Orchard Avenue, a student was talking on his cell phone when he was approached by two suspects. The two suspects assaulted the student and took his cell phone. The suspects then got into a dark-colored car and drove away northbound on Orchard Avenue. DATE & TIME OF OCCURRENCE: 12/10/2021…

Robbery

Incident Description: The suspect approached six juveniles who were on the top floor of the parking structure. The suspect displayed a knife, and took one of the juvenile’s bicycle. As the suspect began to ride away, another juvenile followed the suspect. At that time, the suspect lifted his shirt and displayed what appeared to be…

Hate Crime – Criminal Threat

Incident Description: A suspect on a bicycle rode up to a USC security ambassador and called out a racial slur. The suspect, while simulating a weapon, then threatened to shoot the ambassador and rode away. The suspect is believed to be involved in a battery against another person earlier this evening. REPORTED OFFENSE: Hate Crime…

Robbery

Incident Description: While walking on the southside of 36th Street, a student was approached by two suspects who exited a white van. One of the suspects shoved the student and took his wallet and cell phone. The two suspects then returned to the van occupied by two other suspects. The van sped away westbound on…

Battery

Incident Description: An unidentified male riding a skateboard has been assaulting women by throwing an unknown type of liquid on the victims as he rides by them. The suspect description in each case is the same and the incidents have all occurred within a one square block area near campus. DATE & TIME OF OCCURRENCE:…