Incident description: Two suspects approached the victim. The first suspect asked the victim to use his mobile phone to call his mother. When the victim refused, the second suspect grabbed the victim’s right wrist, threatened to kill him if he did not hand over his phone. A community member, who observed the incident as it…Continue Reading Attempted Robbery
Burglary
Incident description: Unknown suspects cut the locks off of two cargo containers and removed emergency supplies. Time & date incident was reported: 7:15 a.m. on March 17, 2021 Location: Parking lot at 1540 Alcazar St. (Health Sciences Campus) Suspect description: No suspects seen. Suspect vehicle: No vehicle seen. If you were in the vicinity during…Continue Reading Burglary
Robbery Suspect in Custody
Incident resolution: Officers from the Department of Public Safety arrived at the location and took the suspect into custody. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Los Angeles Police Department for booking on robbery charges. Time & date of incident: Approximately 8 p.m. on March 14, 2021 Location: Off campus at 3335 S. Figueroa St….Continue Reading Robbery Suspect in Custody
Robbery
Incident description: The victim was selling a laptop online and agreed to meet the suspect to complete the transaction. The suspect was seated in her car and claimed she couldn’t get out of it because she was pregnant. The victim showed the suspect the laptop through an open window, and the two struggled over the…Continue Reading Robbery
Robbery Suspect in Custody
Incident description: The victim, a USC student, was riding his skateboard when he was pushed off by the suspect. The suspect picked up the skateboard and walked away west on Jefferson Boulevard. The victim called DPS while he was watching the suspect walk away. Location: Off campus at Jefferson Boulevard and Hoover Street Incident resolution:…Continue Reading Robbery Suspect in Custody
Robbery
Incident description: Three suspects entered the store and went to the electronics department. One of the suspects asked to see products from the display case. When an employee placed the products on the countertop, one of the suspects took them, and all three ran out of the store. While running, one of the suspects stopped…Continue Reading Robbery
Increased Safety Measures
HEIGHTENED SAFETY MEASURES The university is increasing its safety and security measures off-campus in the university park area. Please remain alert and vigilant when out in areas adjacent to campus – walk in pairs or groups and utilize the ‘Safe Ride’ program or the ‘Safe Walk’ feature on the LiveSafe mobile app. These additional measures…Continue Reading Increased Safety Measures
Assault and Battery
Incident description: A university security ambassador (a “Yellow Jacket”) was approached by the suspect, and after a brief conversation, the security ambassador was punched in the face. The suspect then ran away. Time & date of incident: 3:10 a.m. on Feb. 22, 2021 Location: Eastside of La Sorbonne Apartments at 1170 31st St. Suspect description:…Continue Reading Assault and Battery
Aggravated Assault-Suspect in Custody
Incident description: As a student was walking by the location, a transient stabbed her in the leg in an unprovoked attack. The student was transported to a local hospital where she was treated and released and reported to be in good condition. Incident resolution: Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) were nearby and…Continue Reading Aggravated Assault-Suspect in Custody
Robbery-Suspect in Custody
Incident description: The victim, not a student, exited the bus at McClintock Avenue at Jefferson Boulevard. While walking alone, the victim was approached by two male suspects. The first suspect pushed the victim to the ground, and while the victim was on the ground, the second suspect took the victim’s backpack and cell phone. Both…Continue Reading Robbery-Suspect in Custody