Incident Description: As the suspect walked past the victim (who is not affiliated with the university), he wrestled her wallet and ear buds from her hand and then ran away. The suspect ran eastbound on 30th Street towards Flower Street.
Date & Time of Occurrence: 10/07/2021 8:05 p.m.
Location: Off campus at 32nd street at Figueroa street
Suspect Description (provided by reporting party):
Age: 20 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Male
Additional Description: Blue Hoodie
Vehicle: None
If you are in immediate DANGER, call the Los Angeles Police Department at 911 or the USC Department of Public Safety at (213) 740-4321.
Please note that race, ethnicity, gender and/or religious affiliation are NOT considered the basis for suspicion; only behaviors are considered suspicious.
If you have information relevant to the crime(s) reflected in this alert, immediately call DPS at (213) 740-6000 for the University Park Campus (UPC), (323) 442-1000 for the Health Sciences Campus (HSC) or (213) 485-6571 for the LAPD Southwest Division.
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) issues Crime Alerts to the university community, in compliance with the Clery Act, when a criminal incident occurs within USC’s Clery geography and represents either a serious or continuing threat to the safety of students, employees and others.
The purpose of this warning is to aid in the prevention of similar crimes by alerting the community about the incident and to provide information which allows individuals to make informed decisions about their personal safety.
USC Department of Public Safety Recommendations – Robbery
- Not every person you meet has good intentions. Be cautious of strangers and keep a safe distance. There is safety in numbers, so travel with friends.
- Avoid using cell phones or other technology while walking as criminals target distracted, inattentive individuals using them.
- If you are the victim of a robbery remain calm and do not resist. Assure the robber you will cooperate and take no action that may jeopardize your safety. Do not make any quick or unexpected movements. Follow the robber’s direction, but do not offer more than they ask for. Don’t argue with the robber.
- After the robbery, go immediately to a safe location and report the crime to law enforcement. Call DPS emergency for UPC at (213) 740-4321, for HSC call (323) 442-1000 or call 911 for LAPD.
- If you observe a crime in progress, STAY CALM AND CALL DPS emergency for UPC at (213) 740-4321, for HSC call (323) 442-1000 or call 911 for LAPD.
- Be a good witness: It is important to recall what you observed and provide as many details as possible to law enforcement such as: the sex, race, age, height, hair color, clothing, tattoos, scars of any suspects and a description of the make and model of any vehicle used in the crime and its license plate if possible.
- Do not attempt to apprehend any suspects or perpetrators of crime.
Other options to contact DPS, to report crime, ask for help and to receive information:
- Blue light emergency phones are located throughout UPC and HSC. The phones are connected to the USC DPS’ 24-hour communications center and identify the phone location if the caller is unable to speak. The phones can be used to request help, an escort, report suspicious activity and to report crimes. For more information visit: Emergency Blue Light Phones | Department of Public Safety | USC.
- Security Ambassadors : In addition to DPS officers who patrol a 2.5 mile radius around USC’s campuses, USC contracts with “Security Ambassadors” to patrol street corners in nearby neighborhoods and to observe and report crime and suspicious activity. This security force wears bright yellow jackets so you can easily spot them. If you need assistance, look for a Security Ambassador.
- Get a Ride : If you work, study or take classes at night, you don’t have to walk to your car or home alone. The USC Campus Cruiser will take you to your destination. If wait periods exceed 15 minutes, calls are automatically outsourced to Lyft, which you can take for free, ensuring you’ll never have to wait long for a safe ride home. For more information visit: USC Supplemental Safe Ride Program – USC Transportation.
- Verify your driver and car: Once you have requested a Lyft ride, you can view the driver’s rating. When your ride arrives, make sure the driver’s photo, license plate number and vehicle description match. Never take a ride you did not request or get into a car that doesn’t match the details provided by the Lyft app.
- Go the extra mile: The Lyft app’s “share your ETA” function allows you to invite friends to see your trip in real-time. The app will draft a text message you can share with friends that includes your ETA and a link to a live map that allows them to track your trip. Too much effort? Call a friend and stay on the line while you’re in the car instead.
- LiveSafe APP : To quickly make emergency push button calls to DPS or 911 on your mobile phone, download the Trojan Mobile Safety APP “LIVESAFE” from Google Play or the Apple iTunes Store. For more information regarding LIVESAFE visit https://dps.usc.edu/services/safety-app/.
- TrojansAlert: Register for USC’s emergency notification system TrojansAlert t o allow university officials to contact you during an emergency by sending messages via text message and email. For more information visit: http://dps.usc.edu/services/trojans-alerts/. (Please note that students, staff and faculty automatically are signed up for TrojansAlerts.)
RESOURCES AT USC
USC Student Health
Keck Medicine of USC
(213) 740-WELL (9355)
Email: studenthealth@usc.edu
https://studenthealth.usc.edu/about/contact/
There are two locations:
Engemann Student Health Center – UPC
1031 West 34th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90089-3261
Eric Cohen Student Health Center – HSC
1510 San Pablo St., Suite 104
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: (323) 442-5631
Fax: (323) 442-6029
ecohenshc@med.usc.edu
Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services (RSVP)
(Formerly known as Center for Women and Men)
(213) 740-9355
Sexual Assault & Survivor Support | USC Student Health
Campus Wellbeing and Crisis Intervention
(213) 740-0411
To request other support resources and accommodations, please contact Associate Vice Provost Lynette Merriman
Email: merriman@usc.edu
Campus Wellbeing and Crisis Intervention (usc.edu)
Center for Work and Family Life
(213) 821-0800 (24/7)
Email: cwfl@usc.edu
Center for Work and Family Life | USC Employee Gateway | USC
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
(213) 740-6110
Email: orl@usc.edu
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life | Fostering a vibrant community of spiritual reflection and free inquiry | USC
If you observe or experience discrimination, harassment or retaliation, contact USC’s Office for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX (EEO-TIX) for help:
Email: eeotix@usc.edu
(213) 740-5086 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.)
USC Credit Union Building
3720 South Flower Street, 2nd floor
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0704
USC Office for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX – USC HR, Equity, and Compliance
If you are experiencing a university-related concern, conflict, or challenging situation, contact the Office of the Ombuds at either UPC or HSC.
UPC Ombuds Office
(213) 821-9556
upcombuds@usc.edu
HSC Ombuds Office
(323) 442-0382
hscombuds@usc.edu
If you have any questions regarding this Crime Alert, please contact the on-duty Watch Commander in DPS at (213) 740-6000.