Weekly Crime Reports
Division of Public Safety University of Pennsylvania Police Department Crime Report
About the Crime Report: Below are the Crimes Against Persons and/or Crimes Against Property from the campus report for November 27-December 3, 2023. The Crime Reports are available at: https://almanac.upenn.edu/sections/crimes. Prior weeks’ reports are also online. –Eds.
This summary is prepared by the Division of Public Safety (DPS) and contains all criminal incidents reported and made known to the Penn Police, including those reported to the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) that occurred within our patrol zone, for the dates of November 27-December 3, 2023. The Penn Police actively patrol from Market Street to Baltimore Avenue and from 30th Street to 43rd Street in conjunction with the Philadelphia Police.
In this effort to provide you with a thorough and accurate report on public safety concerns, we hope that your increased awareness will lessen the opportunity for crime. For any concerns or suggestions regarding this report, please call DPS at (215) 898-7297. You may view the daily crime log on the DPS website.
Penn Police Patrol Zone
Market Street to Baltimore Avenue and from 30th Street to 43rd Street
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Aggravated Assault |
11/29/23 |
12:30 PM |
3700 Blk Walnut St |
Aggravated assault on a PPA employee |
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Assault |
11/27/23 |
9:36 AM |
3700 Blk Market St |
Complainant struck in the right cheek with a closed fist by unknown offender |
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11/28/23 |
7:45 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Known offender threw a glass at complainant |
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Auto Theft |
11/29/23 |
11:36 AM |
4100 Blk Baltimore Ave |
Parked motor vehicle taken from highway |
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Bike Theft |
11/27/23 |
11:55 PM |
216 S 41st St |
Theft of a secured bicycle from outside of residence |
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11/29/23 |
11:57 AM |
219 S 33rd St |
Unsecured bike taken from location |
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11/30/23 |
8:25 PM |
3800 Blk Filbert St |
Rear wheel taken from secured bike |
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Burglary |
11/29/23 |
8:15 PM |
3990 Market St |
Burglary of multiple units |
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Disorderly Conduct |
11/30/23 |
1:07 AM |
4000 Blk Locust St |
Offender takes worker’s tips, causes a scene when confronted/Arrest |
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Harassment |
11/27/23 |
12:33 PM |
3675 Market St |
Unknown offender followed complainant after aggressively walking into her |
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11/29/23 |
2:46 PM |
3340 Walnut St |
Known offender took and posted pictures of complainant on social media |
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11/30/23 |
3:07 PM |
100 Blk S 40th St |
Unknown offender struck complainant in the back with an open hand |
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11/30/23 |
9:51 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Confidential report |
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11/30/23 |
2:29 AM |
3820 Locust Waln |
Complainant received unwanted messages |
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12/01/23 |
2:23 PM |
3723 Chestnut St |
Complainant received harassing phone calls from unknown offender |
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Other Assault |
12/03/23 |
2:11 PM |
3600 Blk Chestnut St |
Unknown offender threatened to assault PPA officer |
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Other Offense |
11/29/23 |
3:13 PM |
215 S 33rd St |
Known offender inside building without authorization |
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Retail Theft |
12/01/23 |
11:30 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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12/02/23 |
5:46 PM |
3441A Chestnut St |
Retail theft of an iPhone by an unknown offender |
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12/02/23 |
7:10 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Robbery |
11/29/23 |
7:10 PM |
3942 Spruce St |
Offender demanded food and took complainant’s wallet/Arrest |
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11/30/23 |
3:30 PM |
4201 Walnut St |
Unknown offender forced employee to open cash register and fled the area |
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12/01/23 |
5:10 AM |
3400 Market St |
Offender simulated a weapon an attempted to remove cash drawer from register |
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12/02/23 |
9:37 PM |
4100 Blk Spruce St |
Strongarm robbery of cellphone from two offenders/Arrest |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 10 incidents with 2 arrests were reported for November 27-December 3, 2023 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Aggravated Assault |
11/29/23 |
12:29 PM |
3700 Blk Walnut St |
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11/29/23 |
10:26 PM |
4949 Walton Ave |
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Assault |
11/27/23 |
9:44 AM |
3700 Blk Market St |
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11/28/23 |
12:35 PM |
4700 Blk Locust St |
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11/28/23 |
2:41 PM |
4714 Hazel Ave |
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11/28/23 |
8:22 PM |
4000 Blk Spruce St |
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11/29/23 |
9:32 AM |
4837 Woodland Ave |
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11/29/23 |
9:42 AM |
3340 Walnut St |
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11/30/23 |
10:26 AM |
4719 Hazel Ave |
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11/30/23 |
4:26 PM |
912 S 49th St |
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12/02/23 |
9:17 PM |
4942 Chestnut St |
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Indecent Assault |
11/29/23 |
2:40 PM |
4400 Blk Walnut St |
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Robbery |
11/29/23 |
7:23 PM |
3942 Spruce St |
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11/30/23 |
4:52 PM |
4201 Walnut St |
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12/01/23 |
4:53 AM |
3400 Market St |
The Division of Public Safety offers resources and support to the Penn community. DPS developed a few helpful risk reduction strategies outlined below. Know that it is never the fault of the person impacted (victim/survivor) by crime.
- See something concerning? Connect with Penn Public Safety 24/7 at (215) 573-3333.
- Worried about a friend’s or colleague’s mental or physical health? Get 24/7 connection to appropriate resources at (215) 898-HELP (4357).
- Seeking support after experiencing a crime? Call Special Services (support and advocacy resources) at (215) 898-4481 or email an advocate at specialservices@publicsafety.upenn.edu.
- Use the Walking Escort and Riding services available to you free of charge.
- Take a moment to update your cellphone information for the UPennAlert Emergency Notification System.
- Download the Penn Guardian App which can help Police better find your location when you call in an emergency.
- Access free self-empowerment and defense courses through Penn DPS.
- Stay alert and reduce distractions. (Using cellphones, ear buds, etc. may limit your awareness.)
- Orient yourself to your surroundings. (Identify your location, nearby exits, etc.)
- Keep your valuables out of sight and only carry necessary documents.