Penn Police responded to a report of an attempted robbery in the 4000 block of Baltimore Avenue. Upon arrival, the complainant stated they were approached by the suspects who demanded her property at point of handgun. The suspects then fled east on Baltimore Avenue towards 39th Street. No physical injuries were reported by the complainant.
Penn Police responded to a report of an attempted robbery in the 4000 block of Baltimore Avenue.
Upon arrival, the complainant stated they were approached by the suspects who demanded her property at point of handgun. The suspects then fled east on Baltimore Avenue towards 39th Street. No physical injuries were reported by the complainant.
The suspects were described as:
Suspect 1: White male, in late teens, smaller build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, carrying a handgun.
Suspect 2: Black male, in late teens, smaller build, wearing a black jacket.
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UPDATE: All clear in the area of 4000 block Baltimore Ave. You may resume normal activity in the area. Penn Police and security are patrolling the area.
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UPennAlert: Attempted robbery with weapon in the 4000 block of Baltimore Ave.
Police on scene, use caution, avoid the area.
Suspects are described as:
Suspect 1: White male, in late teens, smaller build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, carrying a handgun.
Suspect 2: Black male, in late teens, smaller build, wearing a black jacket.
Last seen heading eastbound on Baltimore Avenue toward 39th Street.
Police responding, use caution, avoid the area.
Additional police and security officers are in the area.
The Division of Public Safety will continue to ensure the highest level of safety and security for our community.
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Additionally, if you have not done so, please take a moment to sign up for the UPennAlert Emergency Notification System as well as the Penn Guardian System which can help Police better find your location in an emergency.
UPennAlert Registration: Visit: www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/upennalert for information on how to register.
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Contact Information: Emergencies: 215/573-3333 or 511 (from any campus phone)
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General Information: 215/898-7297
The Division of Public Safety will continue to ensure the highest level of safety and security for our community.
Please be sure to use the Walking Escort and Riding services available to you free of charge. Additionally, if you have not done so, please take a moment to update your cellphone information for the UPennAlert Emergency Notification System as well as the Penn Guardian App which can help Police better find your location when you call in an emergency.
You are encouraged to make a report of a crime to the Penn Police by filling out the following form. Should you wish to keep your name or the victim’s name confidential we understand, however we would appreciate it if you still reported the incident.
The purpose of a confidential report is to comply with your wish to keep the matter confidential, while taking steps to ensure the future safety of yourself and others. With such information, the University can keep accurate records of the number of incidents involving students, determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method or assailant, and alert the campus community to potential danger.
Learn additional information about crime reporting on our Clery page, or reach out to Public Safety’s Office of the Vice President via email or call 215-898-7515.