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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 July 1-7, 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 July 1-7, 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

07/03/24

9:26 AM

4211 Baltimore Ave

Offender threatened complainant with a knife during an attempted subpoena service

Aggravated Assault-Gun

07/01/24

11:12 AM

4016 Market St

Aggravated assault by firearm

Assault Domestic

07/04/24

2:09 PM

1 Convention Ave

Physical domestic incident

Auto Theft

07/05/24

6:34 PM

231 S 34th St

Secured scooter taken/Arrest

 

07/07/24

2:09 PM

3820 Locust Walk

Secured scooter taken from bike rack

Bike Theft

07/01/24

5:43 PM

3400 Civic Center Blvd

Theft of cable-secured bike from bike rack

Burglary

07/03/24

2:51 PM

4233 Chestnut St

Unknown offender forced entry into lockbox to gain entry; multiple packages taken

Other Assault

07/02/24

7:25 AM

51 N 39th St

Complainant received multiple threatening phone calls

 

07/02/24

2:25 PM

3820 Locust Walk

Complainant reported numerous threatening phone calls

 

07/03/24

3:16 PM

3733 Spruce St

Disturbing email sent to multiple affiliates

Other Offense

07/05/24

5:25 PM

4001 Walnut St

Disturbance/Arrest

Retail Theft

07/04/24

3:49 AM

3744 Spruce St

Retail theft of consumable items

 

07/04/24

2:36 PM

4233 Chestnut St

Retail theft

 

07/06/24

2:22 PM

4233 Chestnut St

Retail theft

Sex Offense

07/02/24

2:30 PM

3800 blk Powelton Ave

Confidential

Theft From Building

07/01/24

2:17 PM

1 Convention Ave

Theft of a cell phone from patient room

 

07/03/24

1:32 PM

4046 Chestnut St

Unsecured package taken/Arrest

Theft Other

07/03/24

10:26 PM

3910 Irving St

Unsecured iPhone and wallet taken

Vandalism

07/04/24

12:35 AM

3411 Chestnut St

Cement paver thrown into glass door

 

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 July 1-7, 2024 by the 18th District, covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.

Crime Category

Date

Time

Location

Aggravated Assault

07/01/24

11:09 AM

4016 Market St

 

07/01/24

7:04 PM

3800 Chestnut St

 

07/03/24

9:27 AM

4211 Baltimore Ave

 

07/05/24

7:01 PM

4211 Baltimore Ave

 

07/07/24

10:08 PM

4910 Chestnut St

Assault

07/01/24

3:25 PM

4211 Baltimore Ave

 

07/03/24

9:33 PM

4301 Chestnut St

 

07/04/24

4:01 PM

4605 Chester Ave

 

07/05/24

1:10 AM

4936 Walnut St

 

07/05/24

7:02 PM

4211 Baltimore Ave

Robbery

07/04/24

3:19 PM

S 43rd and Sansom 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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