UPennAlert Archive for Retail Robbery without Weapon – Suspect in Custody at 4000 block of Walnut Street

Retail Robbery without Weapon – Suspect in Custody | 4000 block of Walnut Street

UPDATE: Penn Police stopped the suspect at approximately 10 pm on Sunday, August 25th, and was positively identified by the complainant. Suspect now in custody.

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On Sunday, August 25th, Penn Police responded to a report of a retail theft at the Acme grocery market in the 4000 block of Walnut Street. Upon arrival, police discovered that the suspect assaulted the security guard employed by Acme before running from the store on foot.

The suspect was described as standing between 6’2″ -6’5″ tall, wearing a green dress, bald carrying a blond wig, with a dark complexion. The suspect was last seen heading south on 40th Street towards Locust Street.

Police and Security are patrolling the area.

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UPDATE: All clear in the area of 4000 block of Walnut Street. You may resume usual behavior. Police and security are patrolling the area.

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UPennAlert: Retail robbery without weapon in the 4000 block of Walnut Street. Increased police activity in the area. Police on scene, use caution, avoid the immediate area.

The suspect is described as: between 6’2″ -6’5″, wearing a green dress, bald with a blond wig, dark complexion.

The suspect was last seen heading south on 40th Street towards Locust 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.