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 29-February 2, 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 29-February 2, 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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Arson |
01/31/24 |
10:35 AM |
255 S 38th St |
Portable toilet destroyed by fire |
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Auto Theft |
01/29/24 |
7:27 AM |
129 S 30th St |
Vehicle stolen from garage |
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Bike Theft |
01/31/24 |
8:57 PM |
3420 Walnut St |
Bike taken from rack |
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02/01/24 |
8:26 PM |
128 S 39th St |
Bike taken |
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Disorderly Conduct |
02/01/24 |
9:05 PM |
4000 Spruce St |
Male causing disturbance/Arrest |
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Retail Theft |
01/31/24 |
2:31 PM |
3741 Walnut St |
Retail theft of cell phone |
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01/31/24 |
5:08 PM |
3925 Walnut St |
Retail theft of cosmetic products |
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02/01/24 |
12:24 PM |
129 S 30th St |
Retail theft of consumable goods |
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02/02/24 |
9:36 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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02/03/24 |
5:24 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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02/04/24 |
11:42 AM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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02/04/24 |
6:25 PM |
4233 Chestnut St |
Retail theft of alcohol |
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Theft from Building |
01/30/24 |
11:39 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Three boxes of copper stolen from mechanical room |
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01/31/24 |
11:18 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Insulated copper wires taken from basement |
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01/31/24 |
11:19 AM |
1 Convention Ave |
50 Pro Press copper fittings taken from mechanical room |
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01/31/24 |
1:18 PM |
209 S 33rd St |
Apple desktop taken from laboratory office |
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02/01/24 |
11:58 AM |
425 University Avenue |
Apple air pods taken from auditorium |
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02/01/24 |
1:29 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Building wires taken from basement |
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02/02/24 |
11:04 AM |
3400 Spruce St |
Copper fittings and copper pipes taken from storage area |
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02/02/24 |
12:27 PM |
3400 Spruce St |
Unsecured scooter and bike taken from loading dock ramp |
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02/03/24 |
11:02 AM |
240 S 40th St |
Dental case taken from secured locker |
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02/04/24 |
1:45 PM |
51 N 39th St |
Currency taken from wallet |
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Theft Other |
01/31/24 |
3:28 PM |
3500 Market St |
Theft of secured scooter |
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01/31/24 |
3:36 PM |
125 S 31st St |
Secured scooter taken from bike rack |
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02/02/24 |
2:39 PM |
3900 Walnut St |
Scooter taken from bike rack |
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02/02/24 |
4:54 PM |
125 S 31st St |
Secured scooter taken |
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Theft from Vehicle |
02/03/24 |
5:33 PM |
3800 Walnut St |
Front license plate taken from vehicle |
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Vandalism |
01/31/24 |
11:17 AM |
3680 Walnut St |
Unknown offender spray painted on the rear of a building |
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02/01/24 |
10:05 PM |
4001 Walnut St |
Driver side door broken |
Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue
Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 3 incidents with 0 arrests were reported for January 29-February 2, 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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Assault |
02/03/24 |
4:57 PM |
4501 Chester Ave |
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Robbery |
01/30/24 |
9:38 AM |
913 Farragut Terrace |
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02/04/24 |
12:08 AM |
4900 Hazel Ave |
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.