The USC Department of Public Safety wants you to know about crimes occurring in
our community. Informed citizens are better able to ensure their safety as they
go about their daily activities. The following information is provided with
your safety in mind. This alert is a public service to the University community
and is in compliance Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Campus Crime Statistics Act.

At approximately 3:00 AM on Wednesday, January 26, 2005, a male student was
walking northbound on the east side of Hoover St at 28th Street. The male
student was approached by a male, black, 25, approximately 5'10-11'' short
hair, with dark clothing and wearing a dark jacket. The suspect pulled out a
handgun and ordered the male student to the ground. While going to the ground,
the male student was struck on the head by the suspect with the weapon. Suspect
then took the male student's backpack, emptied out his pockets and told the
student to stay where he was or he would kill him. Suspect then fled in an
unknown direction.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THESE CRIMES, CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AT 213-740-4321 OR LAPD SOUTHWEST ROBBERY DETECTIVES AT 213-485-2582.

SAFETY TIPS

1. MOST IMPORTANT-BE AWARE. When walking be aware of what is going on around
you. Walk assertively. If you look like you know where you are going and what
is happening around you, you are less likely to become a target for this type
of crime.

2. Do not walk or travel alone, especially after dark. Ask a friend to walk or
ride with you to your car or residence. If you walk with someone, make sure you
wait for them to get inside before you leave. If you don't have anyone to walk
with call for an escort. The USC Campus Cruiser (740-4911) will send an escort
to give you a ride or walk you to your car between 5 P.M. and dawn.

3. When you go jogging, use the track or pick a route inside the campus where
there is less traffic. This will reduce the potential of becoming the victim of
an act such the ones described above.

4. Trust your instincts. If something "feels wrong" (with a person, a building,
a situation, etc.), something probably is wrong. Even if you don't know why you
are uncomfortable, change your plans, move away from the person, get out of the
area -whatever is necessary to make the feeling go away.

5. Know the locations of the Emergency Phones (phones outside will have a blue
light on top).

6. Report Suspicious Activity. If you see a person who is acting suspiciously
or some type of activity that doesn't look right, or feel like you're being
followed, call Public Safety immediately. Call 740-4321, to report a crime in
progress or suspicious people or activity.