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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 April 15-21, 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 April 15-21, 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

Crime Category

Date

Time

Location

Description

Assault

04/19/24

9:42 PM

3800 Market St

Simple assault

Auto Theft

04/17/24

4:37 PM

3000 Chestnut St

Theft of secured motor vehicle from highway

 

04/19/24

7:39 PM

451 University Ave

Theft of motor vehicle from surface lot

Bike Theft

04/17/24

7:57 PM

3932 Pine St

Theft of bicycle from rear patio

 

04/18/24

8:58 AM

3401 Walnut St

Theft of secured bicycle from rack on sidewalk

 

04/21/24

4:32 PM

421 Curie Blvd

Secured bicycle taken from rack

Burglary

04/16/24

12:56 AM

200 S 41st St

Offender attempted to enter residence/Arrest

 

04/19/24

4:17 PM

210 S 34th St

Offender gained entry into office and took multiple consumable goods

Fraud

04/20/24

2:20 PM

3411 Chestnut St

Complainant defrauded of money by unknown offender

Harassment

04/16/24

11:36 AM

3730 Walnut St

Complainant reported harassing behavior from known offender

 

04/18/24

9:14 PM

2900 Chestnut St

Harassment/stalking

Other Assault

04/18/24

9:13 PM

51 N 39th St

Threatening calls made to complainant by known offender

Other Offense

04/18/24

12:18 AM

3400 Spruce St

Defiant trespass

 

04/18/24

9:45 PM

51 N 39th St

Offender forced entry into security office; detained by security personnel

 

04/18/24

9:54 AM

3205 Walnut St

FTA/Arrest

Retail Theft

04/17/24

6:47 AM

3744 Spruce St

Retail theft

 

04/19/24

9:47 PM

4233 Chestnut St

Retail theft of alcohol

Sex Offense

04/18/24

6:19 PM

3400 Blk Spruce St

Confidential

Theft from Building

04/15/24

2:15 PM

3220 Market St

Theft of purse

 

04/15/24

5:31 PM

205 S 34th St

Theft of laptops

 

04/15/24

3:47 PM

3945 Chestnut St

Unsecured package taken

 

04/16/24

8:20 PM

4035 Chestnut St

Groceries taken from location

 

04/17/24

1:44 PM

3400 Spruce St

iPhone taken from nurse’s station

 

04/18/24

12:00 PM

3730 Walnut St

Water thermos taken from lounge

 

04/18/24

8:18 AM

3210 Chestnut St

Theft of purse from table

 

04/21/24

8:54 PM

3601 Market St

Theft of consumable items from lobby

Theft Other

04/15/24

11:32 AM

3200 Chestnut St

Theft of generator

 

04/15/24

1:20 PM

3335 Woodland Walk

Secured scooter taken from rack

 

04/16/24

11:25 AM

3335 Woodland Walk

Secured scooter taken from rack

 

04/17/24

5:10 PM

3000 Chestnut St

Secured scooter taken from rack

 

04/19/24

1:30 PM

3901 Locust Walk

Secured scooter taken from rack

 

04/19/24

4:44 PM

4200 Pine St

Packages taken from porch/Arrest

 

04/21/24

10:40 PM

3335 Woodland Walk

Secured scooter taken

 

Philadelphia Police 18th District

Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue

Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 11 incidents were reported for April 15-21, 2024. by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.

Crime Category

Date

Time

Location

Assault

04/16/24

5:53 PM

4000 Blk Market St

 

04/16/24

8:58 PM

4943 Hazel Ave

 

04/17/24

12:35 AM

232 S 45th St

 

04/17/24

1:23 AM

229 S 45th St

 

04/18/24

4:36 PM

4548 Baltimore Ave

 

04/18/24

9:15 PM

2930 Chestnut St

 

04/20/24

11:24 PM

4618 Chester Ave

Indecent Assault

04/18/24

7:23 PM

3400 Blk Spruce St

Rape

04/16/24

6:01 PM

4500 Blk Larchwood Ave

Robbery

04/18/24

7:52 PM

4832 Baltimore Ave

 

04/19/24

2:16 AM

4700 Blk Spruce 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.
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