UPennAlert Archive

Penn Police responded to a report of gun shots fired in the 100 block of S. 30th Street. Upon arrival, Police discovered that the suspect fired shots following an argument, striking an individual. The individual has been transported to the hospital for treatment. The suspect was identified and is now in police custody.

Penn Police responded to a report of an assault in the 3200 block of Chestnut Street. Upon arrival, Police discovered that the suspect struck the complainant and took their personal belongings. The suspect then fled in the area of Chestnut Street at 32nd Street. The complainant described the suspect as a Black male, 18-19 years of age, 6' tall, wearing gray fitted jeans with ripped knees, a black jacket, white sneakers, and a black knit hat. The suspect was last seen heading north towards Chestnut Street from 32nd Street.

Suspect is now in custody. Penn Police responded to a report of an attempted sexual assault in the 4200 block of Ludlow Street. The complainant described the suspect as a Black male, medium complexion, 6' tall, short hair, approximately 20 years old, medium build, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and jeans. The suspect is now in custody.

Penn Police responded to a report of a person with a type of cutting instrument in the 3400 block of Walnut Street. It was reported to police that the suspect was approached on the highway by two persons who appeared to know the suspect, and then the suspect gestured at them with the implement. No injuries reported. Police have cleared the area.

Penn Police responded to a report of a robbery without weapon in the 3900 block of Delancey Street. Upon arrival, Police discovered that the suspect approached the complainant from behind, pushed the complainant and took their bag. The suspect then fled eastbound on Delancey Street on foot. The complainant described the suspect as a male wearing all dark clothing. He was last seen heading eastbound on the 3900 block of Delancey Street.

Philadelphia And Penn Police responded to a report of an assault with weapon in the 4000 block of Spruce Street. Upon arrival, Police identified a gunshot victim who was transported to the hospital for treatment. Witnesses described the suspects as a Black male armed with a handgun, 5’4”-5’6” tall, wearing all black clothing and a black hooded sweatshirt with text logo of BATHING APE and a light complected Black female wearing a lime green shirt and black shorts. The suspects were last seen in the area of 40th and Baltimore Avenue.

Additional suspect description: Philadelphia Police report the suspect is approximately 20-30 years old, six feet tall with short dark hair. He was last seen wearing a dark-hooded polo shirt, blue denim pants (with stitching along the inseam), and peach sneakers. ----------------------- 5/2/23, 2:23am Penn Police responded to a report of an attempted sexual assault in the 3800 block of Chestnut Street at Hamilton Court. The complainant reported that they were approached by an unknown suspect who attempted to sexually assault them and threatened to harm them with a weapon.

Philadelphia, SEPTA and Penn Police responded to a report of a person with a weapon in the 3700 block of Spruce Street. The complainants stated to police that the suspect had been engaged with them in a verbal altercation on the SEPTA trolley. They all disembarked in the area of 37th and Spruce, where the argument continued and the suspect brandished a gun. Upon further investigation police discovered evidence of the weapon having been discharged. The complainants described the suspect as a medium complected Black male, medium build, with a goatee and long twisted hairstyle, 5'11" - 6'1", wearing a black hat, black and white Nike sweatshirt, and gray pants. The suspect was last seen on the westbound SEPTA platform at 3700 Spruce Street trolley station. No physical injuries were reported by the complainants.

Philadelphia and Penn Police responded to a report of a robbery with weapon in the 4000 block of Pine Street. Upon arrival, Police spoke with the complainant who stated that the suspect approached the complainant, demanded their belongings, and then fled the area. The complainant described the suspect as a Black male, 6'1" tall, wearing a light colored gray hooded sweatshirt, purple gloves, black pants and a surgical style mask, and carry a silver handgun. The suspect was last seen heading east on 4000 block Spruce Street. There were no injuries to the complainant. 

Penn Police responded to a report of a robbery without weapon in the 3000 block of Walnut Street, on Cira Green. Upon arrival, the complainants reported that the suspects approached the complainants and demanded their bikes and belongings. The suspects fled on the stolen bikes and on foot heading westbound on Walnut Street towards 31st Street. The complainants described the suspects as three juveniles who were in the area as part of a larger group of approximately 15 juveniles. The three suspects were described by the complainants as Black males, 5'10"-6' tall, thin build, approx. 14-17 years of age, wearing all dark clothing and black hooded sweatshirts with black ski masks.