UPennAlert Archive

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.

UPennAlert: Robbery in the 4100 block of Spruce Street. Increased police activity in the area. Police on scene, use caution, avoid the immediate area. The suspects are described as 3 juvenile males, all wearing blue surgical masks: Suspect #1 - Riding a scooter, wearing a black jacket and gray pants Suspect #2 - Wearing black hooded sweatshirt with a green emblem, black pants, wearing a green tee shirt and backpack Suspect #3 - Wearing all dark clothing The suspects were last seen heading eastbound on Spruce Street towards 40th Street

Penn Police responded to a report of an attempted robbery in the 4100 block of Chestnut Street. Upon arrival, police discovered that the suspects had assaulted the complainant and attempted to take the complainant’s backpack. The suspects are described as 3 juvenile males, thin build, 5'10", wearing all dark clothing. The suspects were last seen heading westbound on Chestnut Street from 41st Street. Police and Security are patrolling the area.

Penn Police responded to a report of assaults in the 4000 block of Walnut Street. The suspect struck two individuals and fled the area. The suspect is described as a juvenile male wearing all dark clothing. The suspect was with a large group of juveniles traveling in the area of 40th and Walnut Streets. The area is now clear. Penn and Philadelphia Police and Allied Security continue to patrol the area.