January 28, 2021

Philadelphia Police are investigating a number of gunpoint carjackings targeting delivery drivers and women in the West Philadelphia area over the past six weeks. While several arrests have been made, these incidents continue to occur. Three carjacking incidents have occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone in the past three weeks. Many victims are being followed by the perpetrator(s), often in another vehicle and often while the victim is parking their vehicle on the street or in a large parking lot. The perpetrator will then approach the victim as they are getting out of their vehicle. Please stay aware of your surroundings while parking and exiting your vehicle. If you feel that you are being followed, ensure that your car doors are locked, and call Penn Police at (215) 573-3333, or 911 if outside of the Penn Patrol Zone, or drive to the closest police station.

For more information, visit www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/notices/dps-safety-advisory-to-the-penn-community/