UPennAlert

Retail Robbery without Weapon

Penn and Philadelphia Police responded to a report of a retail robbery in the 3700 block of Walnut Street.  Upon arrival, the complainants stated suspects entered the store, demanded merchandise, and left the store carrying a black duffle bag. No weapon was used and no injuries were reported.

The suspects were described as a Black male, light complexion, beard, hair in locs, thin build, 6′ tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue medical mask; a Black male, thin build, hair in locs, 6′ tall, wearing gray pants, and blue medical mask, carrying a black duffle bag, and a Black male, medium complexion, thin build, 6′ tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants with yellow details, and blue medical mask. The suspects were last seen in the area of 3700 Walnut Street.

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UPDATE: All clear in the area of 3700 Walnut Street. You may resume usual activity.

Police and security are patrolling the area.

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UPennAlert: Retail Robbery without weapon in the 3700 block of Walnut Street. Increased police activity in the area. Police on scene, use caution, avoid the immediate area.

The three suspects are described as:

  1. Black male, light complexion, beard, hair in locs, thin build, 6′ tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue medical mask.

2. Black male, thin build, hair in locs, 6′ tall, wearing gray pants, and blue medical mask, carrying a black duffle bag.

3.  Black male, medium complexion, thin build, 6′ tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants with yellow details, and blue medical mask.

The suspects were last seen in the area of 3700 Walnut Street.

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The Division of Public Safety has developed a few helpful risk reduction strategies outlined below. Know that it is never the fault of the person impacted (victim/survivor) by crime.

  • Stay out of immediate area.
  • 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.)
  • Utilize 24/7/365 Walking Escort services (215-898-WALK/9255).
  • Only carry necessary documents.
  • Keep your valuables out of sight.
  • Be respectful of those involved in the incident.
  • If you believe you see the described suspect, do not engage – call 215-573-3333.
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The Division of Public Safety will continue to ensure the highest level of safety and security for our community.

Emergencies 215-573-3333 / 511 (campus phone)
General Information 215-898-7297
Special Services 215-898-4481 (215-898-6600 off-hours)
HELP Line 215-898-HELP (4357)
DPS Headquarters 4040 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Walking Escort 215-898-WALK (9255)
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Emergency Procedures

Morris Arboretum: Horticultural Office

303 Northwestern Ave (Montco)
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Building Area of Refuge (BAR)

Primary

Parking Lot

Secondary

Miller’s Cottage

Building Relocation Site

Primary

Horticultural Center

Secondary

Widener Center

Building Shelter-in-Place Area

Office Area/ Magnolia Room of Horticultural Office

Shelter-in-Place

(Weather Emergencies/Hazardous Conditions in the outside environment)
Purpose: To shelter occupants inside the building in the event of a hazardous conditions due to biological material/spill, severe weather, or other emergency incident outside of the building.
  • Go inside the nearest building.
  • Close all windows and doors.
  • Report to the building’s shelter area.

Evacuate

(Fire/Unsafe Building Environment)
Purpose: To alert occupants to leave the building in the event of an emergency incident, such as a fire, inside of the building. Notify and assist those needing help in the immediate area.
  • Close all doors as you exit.
  • Activate fire alarm pull station.
  • Evacuate the building via nearest exit; report to BAR listed above; and call emergency number.
  • Do not use elevators.
  • Do not re-enter building until authorized by emergency personnel.

Lockdown

(Active Threat/Active Shooter)
Purpose: Used when there is an immediate threat to the building occupants. In the event of a Lockdown, students, faculty, and staff would be instructed to secure themselves in the room they are in and not to leave until notified that it is safe to do so (an “all clear”).

RUN (Evacuate): When an active shooter is in your vicinity

HIDE (Hide Out): If evacuation is not possible, find a place hide.

FIGHT (Take Action): AS A LAST RESORT, and only if your life is in danger.

POLICE RESPONSE: When law enforcement officers arrive: Keep your EMPTY hands raised and visible. Remain calm and follow instructions.

Watch the short video below to learn about key emergency procedures:
Evacuate, Shelter-in-Place and Lockdown.