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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 June 3-9, 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 June 3-9, 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

06/03/24

11:29 AM

3001 Walnut St

Complainant assaulted by known offender

 

06/04/24

4:47 PM

3800 Chestnut St

Complainant assaulted by unknown offender

Assault-Domestic

06/08/24

7:43 AM

51 N 39th St

Complainant assaulted by known male/Arrest

Bike Theft

06/05/24

6:39 PM

3000 Chestnut St

Unsecured bicycle taken

 

06/09/24

3:15 PM

3400 Spruce St

Secured bike taken from bike rack

Other Offense

06/06/24

1:42 PM

220 S 33rd St

Defiant trespass by six demonstrators, CVNs issued

Retail Theft

06/04/24

11:17 AM

4233 Chestnut St

Retail theft of alcohol

Robbery

06/03/24

12:34 AM

3600 Market St

Attempted carjacking on highway

Theft from Building

06/05/24

11:44 AM

3901 Locust Walk

House plants and coffee mugs taken

 

06/05/24

3:45 PM

3400 Civic Center Blvd

Wallet taken from purse

 

06/06/24

11:38 AM

51 N 39th St

Personal items taken from maintenance cart

 

06/06/24

10:50 PM

3601 Market St

Wallet taken/charges made on credit card

 

06/06/24

 

2:18 PM

3141 Chestnut St

Theft of a wallet from building

 

06/07/24

12:21 PM

51 N 39th St

Currency taken from wallet in secured locker

 

06/07/24

3:22 PM

3400 Spruce St

Cellphone taken from patient’s room

 

06/09/24

2:18 PM

233 S 33rd St

Backpack taken from hallway

Theft Other

06/03/24

6:31 AM

3400 Spruce St

Secured scooter taken from bike rack

 

06/07/24

11:51 PM

3400 Spruce St

Secured scooter taken from bike rack

 

06/07/24

6:32 PM

3935 Pine St

Package taken from location

 

06/08/24

12:09 PM

3300 Market St

Theft of unsecured scooter

 

06/09/24

12:42 PM

3910 Irving St

Secured scooter taken from bike rack

 

Philadelphia Police 18th District
Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue

Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 6 incidents were reported for June 3-9, 2024 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.

Crime Category

Date

Time

Location

Assault

06/03/24

11:29 AM

3001 Walnut St

 

06/04/24

11:59 AM

4519 Chestnut St

 

06/04/24

5:15 PM

S 38th & Chestnut Sts

Domestic Assault/Arrest

06/08/24

1:05 AM

4101 Chestnut St

Robbery

06/09/24

7:31 AM

S 49th St & Hazel Ave

 

06/09/24

10:57 AM

S 49th & Spruce 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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