USC warns college students and residents about man posing as a constructing supervisor

The College of Southern California’s Division of Public Security is warning college students and residents a few man posing as a consultant for a constructing administration firm to achieve entry to folks’s houses.

Authorities say the suspect approached residences on the 1100 block of twenty eighth Road and the 2600 block of Orchard Avenue, claiming he was there to repair a water leak. As soon as inside, the person started asking “inappropriate private questions,” together with ones about romantic relationships, based on DPS, which obtained a number of studies in regards to the suspect.

In a single incident, the person allegedly took a resident’s automotive key fob and returned it that night.

Officers are urging neighborhood members to train warning and confirm any unknown individual’s id by means of constructing administration earlier than permitting them into their houses.

“Your consciousness and fast motion assist maintain our neighborhood protected,” DPS stated in a assertion.

DPS additionally issued to following steerage to residents: “In case you really feel unsafe or unsure about somebody’s legitimacy, name DPS at (213) 740-4321 or (323) 442-1000. In case you are in rapid hazard, name 911.”