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Friday, April 10, 2026
The Daily Pennsylvanian

News Brief: Woman robbed at 39th and Market

A 41-year-old woman not affiliated with the University was robbed Sunday near the intersection of 39th and Market streets, Philadelphia Police officials said yesterday.

A male suspect approached the victim at about 10:30 p.m. and took her iPod before fleeing northbound on 39th Street.

There was no weapon involved, and the victim was not injured in the incident.

Police described the suspect as a black male between the ages of 18 and 20, approximately 5-foot-5 and 140 pounds. He was wearing a black vest and blue jeans.

- Katie Karas