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 January 8-14, 2024. 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 January 8-14, 2024. 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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Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Description |
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Aggravated Assault |
01/12/24 |
7:02 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Several hospital personnel assaulted in emergency room/Arrest |
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Assault/Dating |
01/08/24 |
6:10 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Known offender pushed complainant after a verbal altercation |
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01/09/24 |
10:30 PM |
3909 Pine St |
Complainant physically assaulted by known offender |
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Bike Theft |
01/09/24 |
11:00 AM |
231 S 34th St |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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01/09/24 |
3:08 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Fraud |
01/12/24 |
12:18 PM |
226 S 40th St |
Employee forged a check from the business and stole money from the business |
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Narcotic |
01/11/24 |
7:34 AM |
4100 Spruce St |
Offender in possession of narcotics |
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Other Assault |
01/14/24 |
2:21 AM |
3604 Chestnut St |
Store employee threatened by a former employee |
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Retail Theft |
01/10/24 |
8:15 PM |
4233 Chesnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/10/24 |
9:35 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Sex Offense |
01/10/24 |
2:15 PM |
4100 Walnut St |
Confidential investigation |
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Theft from Building |
01/08/24 |
9:55 PM |
3701 Walnut St |
Sneakers stolen from locker room |
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01/09/24 |
11:58 AM |
3501 Market St |
Tool left unsecured stolen from building |
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01/09/24 |
12:44 PM |
3501 Market St |
Unsecured camera left in building and stolen |
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01/10/24 |
11:05 AM |
51 N 39th St |
Backpack left unattended; items taken from wallet |
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01/12/24 |
11:20 AM |
4035 Chestnut St |
Unsecured package stolen from mailroom |
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01/12/24 |
11:30 AM |
3401 Walnut St |
Unsecured bike stolen from 4th floor hallway of building |
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01/14/24 |
1:18 PM |
4101 Spruce St |
Unsecured package stolen from lobby |
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01/14/24 |
3:04 PM |
200 S 33rd St |
Unsecured computer and other items stolen from classroom |
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Theft Other |
01/08/24 |
3:24 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured scooter taken |
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01/09/24 |
3:06 PM |
3820 Locust Walk |
Secured scooter taken |
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01/09/24 |
9:32 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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01/11/24 |
7:33 AM |
33rd and Walnut Sts |
Scooter stolen/Arrest |
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01/11/24 |
9:29 AM |
3935 Walnut St |
Backpack taken from construction worksite; credit card used |
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01/11/24 |
1:41 PM |
101 S 39th St |
Package taken |
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01/12/24 |
7:06 PM |
220 S 33rd St |
Secured scooter stolen from in front of building |
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01/14/24 |
2:09 PM |
3700 Spruce St |
Secured scooter stolen from Upper Quad |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 5 incidents with 1 arrest (2 domestic assaults, 1 aggravated assault, 1 assault, and 1 robbery) were reported for January 8-14, 2024 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
|
Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
|
Aggravated Assault |
01/11/24 |
10:01 AM |
4651 Locust Street |
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Assault |
01/8/24 |
3:32 PM |
4600 Market Street |
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Domestic Assault |
01/8/24 |
8:40 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
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01/9/24 |
11:06 PM |
3909 Pine Street |
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Robbery/Arrest |
01/13/24 |
7:54 AM |
3400 Market Street |
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.