UPennAlert Archive

Penn Police received a report of a person with a gun in the 4200 block of Ludlow Street. Upon investigation, it was found that a suspect had fired several shots into the air at this location. The suspect was described as a Black male, medium complexion, 5’10”-6’ tall, wearing a blue-green shirt. There are no reported injuries. Police and security are patrolling the area.

Update: All clear in the area of 3400 Market Street. You may resume usual activity. UPennAlert: Assault in the 3400 block of Market Street. Increased police activity in the area. Police on scene, use caution, avoid the immediate area.

Penn Police received a report of a robbery without weapon which occurred in the 4000 block of Baltimore Avenue. The suspect was described as a Black female approximately 40-45 years of age, 5'4" to 5'7" in height, wearing a blue short sleeve shirt and red sweat pants. The suspect was last seen heading westbound on Woodland Walk. There were no reported physical injuries.

UPDATE: All clear in the area of 4000 Market St. Police have responded to the incident and the area has been deemed safe. You may resume normal activity in the area. ------------------------- UPennAlert: Robbery in the 4000 Block of Market Street. Increased police activity in the area. Police on scene, use caution, avoid the immediate area. The suspects are described as 2 Black males, one with light complexion, wearing all black, with a tattoo on his forehead, the other with dark complexion, gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and a black handgun. The suspects were last seen heading north on 40th Street towards Powelton Avenue.

Normal University operations are suspended for Monday, January 6, 2025, due to inclement weather. When University normal operations are suspended, employees are generally not expected to work unless they are designated essential. Essential University staff for critical campus operations and life sustaining operations and all Health System physicians and staff are required to report to work at their regularly scheduled start time. Participants in academic clinical programs may also be expected to report, please confirm with your program administrator. Please exercise caution and take your time in traveling to campus. If possible, utilize public transit if available. Please consult with your supervisor should you have any questions.