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 22-28, 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 22-28, 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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Auto Theft |
01/22/24 |
10:18 PM |
4200 Pine St |
Attempted car theft/rear window broken; steering column damaged |
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01/26/24 |
4:00 PM |
4310 Civic Center Blvd |
Auto stolen from garage |
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Bike Theft |
01/25/24 |
11:07 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Secured bike taken from bike rack |
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Fraud |
01/24/24 |
3:47 PM |
4210 Chestnut St |
Complainant defrauded of money by an unknown offender |
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01/24/24 |
4:56 PM |
4204 Chestnut St |
Checking and savings account opened without authorization |
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01/27/24 |
2:49 PM |
3730 Walnut St |
Money fraudulently obtained by using a false email transaction |
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Narcotic |
01/23/24 |
11:00 AM |
42nd and Pine Sts |
Offender in possession of narcotics/Arrest |
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Other Offense |
01/24/24 |
11:58 AM |
3400 Civic Center Blvd |
Assisted another agency that reported an escaped prisoner/CHOP |
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Retail Theft |
01/22/24 |
11:13 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/23/24 |
9:45 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/23/24 |
4:30 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/26/24 |
12:17 PM |
3441A Chestnut St |
Retail theft of two iPhones |
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01/26/24 |
5:51 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/26/24 |
10:07 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/27/24 |
7:52 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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01/28/24 |
3:18 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
01/23/24 |
7:51 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
Electrical wires taken from mechanical room |
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01/25/24 |
9:27 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
2 spools of cable wire taken from storage area |
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01/25/24 |
4:08 PM |
255 S 36th St |
Bookbag containing several items taken |
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01/26/24 |
8:55 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Purse stolen from unsecured room |
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Theft Other |
01/22/24 |
12:17 PM |
3990 Market St |
Bronze statue taken |
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01/26/24 |
5:32 PM |
3100 Walnut St |
Unsecured wallet stolen from tennis court |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 4 incidents with 0 arrests were reported for January 22-28, 2024 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.
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Crime Category |
Date |
Time |
Location |
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Aggravated Assault |
01/25/24 |
12:03 PM |
122 S 49th St |
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Assault |
01/28/24 |
2:17 PM |
4732 Hazel Ave |
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01/28/24 |
3:19 PM |
4624 Walnut St |
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Robberies |
01/26/24 |
12:28 AM |
4314 Locust 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.