Two females unaffiliated with the University were robbed on the north side of campus over the last two weeks, Philadelphia Police officials said.
On Nov. 25, a 51-year old female was robbed while walking along the 4000 block of Ludlow Street, located between Market and Chestnut streets, at about 9:10 p.m.
A man approached her, sprayed her in the face with mace and took $9 from her.
The suspect is described as a black male of heavy build, wearing all black and between 5 feet and 5 feet, 7 inches.
He fled the scene in an unknown direction.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and subsequently released.
A week earlier, on Nov. 18., a 59-year old female was robbed at gunpoint while walking on the 3900 block of Ludlow St.
The suspect grabbed her by the neck and displayed a black gun. He stole $85 and then fled in an unknown direction.
He was described as a male with a medium complexion, about 5 feet, 9 inches and between the ages of 18 and 23. The suspect was wearing an orange hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.
