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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 May 20-26, 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 May 20-26, 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

Aggravated Assault/Gun

05/23/24

4:55 PM

200 S 34th St

Offender brandished a firearm and threatened the complainant

Assault

05/20/24

8:19 AM

3901 Locust Walk

Complainant struck by known offender during altercation

Assault-Domestic

05/23/24

10:11 PM

4000 Walnut St

Domestic incident

Bike Theft

05/21/24

5:24 PM

1 Convention Ave

Secured bike taken from bike rack

Burglary

05/23/24

1:02 PM

4016 Pine St

Burglary of residence reported by complainant

 

05/23/24

2:04 AM

129 S 30th St

Offender forced entry into property and took cash from register

Fraud

05/21/24

2:43 PM

2930 Chestnut St

Wallet taken, credit used

Other Assault

05/24/24

3:12 PM

4115 Baltimore Ave

Terroristic threats

Retail Theft

05/21/24

7:02 PM

3604 Chestnut St

Retail theft of consumable goods

 

05/21/24

8:00 PM

4233 Chestnut St

Retail theft of alcohol

 

05/24/24

8:18 PM

4233 Chestnut St

Retail theft of alcohol

 

05/25/24

7:59 PM

3744 Spruce St

Retail theft

Robbery

05/20/24

 

12:51 PM

3741 Walnut St

Retail robbery of electronics

Theft from Building

05/21/24

6:04 PM

4239 Baltimore Ave

Theft of wallet from purse

 

05/23/24

2:51 PM

4007 Pine St

Property taken from inside of basement storage area

 

05/24/24

10:21 PM

3400 Spruce St

Theft of purse from break area on 7th floor

Theft from Vehicle

05/24/24

12:17 PM

3700 Civic Center Blvd

Passenger side window broken on three vehicles/items taken

 

05/25/24

3:35 PM

300 S 41st St

Catalytic converter stolen from parked vehicle

Theft Other

05/22/24

7:18 PM

3400 Civic Center Blvd

Secured scooter taken from bike rack

 

05/23/24

11:59 AM

3450 Hamilton Walk

Secured scooter taken from bike rack

 

05/25/24

7:37 AM

3400 Spruce St

Secured scooter taken from bike rack

Vandalism

05/20/24

1:33 PM

3401 Grays Ferry Ave

Items broken inside training room

 

05/25/24

3:29 PM

3620 Locust Walk

Incident of graffiti on call box

 

Philadelphia Police 18th District

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

Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 12 incidents were reported for May 20-26, 2024 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.

Crime Category

Date

Time

Location

Aggravated Assault

05/21/24

8:37 AM

300 S Saint Bernard St

 

05/21/24

1:57 AM

4435 Ludlow St

 

05/23/24

4:35 PM

200 Blk S 34th St

 

05/25/24

12:33 AM

4901 Spruce St

 

05/26/24

10:54 AM

4444 Sansom St

Assault

05/20/24

8:51 AM

3901 Locust Walk

 

05/22/24

10:10 AM

4700 Blk Locust St

 

05/22/24

3:29 PM

S 49th St & Springfield Ave

 

05/22/24

4:53 PM

4900 Blk Springfield Ave

Domestic Assault

05/23/24

10:31 PM

4000 Blk Walnut St

Indecent Assault

05/22/24

10:55 AM

4500 Blk Chestnut St

Robbery

05/20/24

1:22 PM

S 38th & Walnut Sts

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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