Crime

Robbery at CVS west of campus prompts UPennAlert

The area was declared "all-clear" around 4:25 p.m., according to a follow-up alert sent by the Division of Public Safety. 

Robbery with 'simulated weapon' at 40th and Walnut prompts UPennAlert

The alleged perpetrator, described by the Division of Public Safety as a lightly-complected black man with curly hair in dark pants and a purple shirt, used a "simulated weapon" to rob someone unaffiliated with Penn.

Several burglaries target west end of campus

A safety alert said DPS "has created a Task Force with Penn Police, Philadelphia Police and Allied Universal to identify and apprehend this individual" responsible for the burglaries.

If you do laundry in the Quad, that missing sock might have actually been stolen

"If a resident reports their laundry stolen, we encourage them to file a police report. The reality in most cases is that another student is responsible for the missing laundry, whether maliciously or accidentally,” Director of Residential Services John Eckman said in an emailed statement.

'Smoldering jeans' and rock throwing among crimes last week

See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Apr. 7 to Apr. 14.

Philadelphia schools went on lockdown after alleged spotting of murderer

More than 30 Philadelphia schools were placed on lockdown for nearly two hours on Monday afternoon.

A man high on mushrooms and marijuana ran a red light last week, among other crimes in the patrol zone

April 5: At 4:39 p.m. at Riepe College House, an affiliated female reported unauthorized charges were made with her credit card.

More students have packages stolen as thieves resort to following delivery trucks

The Division of Public Safety anticipates a further rise in thefts during the spring season, where warmer weather is thought to encourage this type of criminal behavior.

Off-campus organization Skulls is in negotiations to move back to campus

“We spoke to nationals about it and nationals was super supportive because, of course, this is the Alpha chapter,” Wharton sophomore and Skulls President Garrison Xian said. “Nationals is backing us completely.”

SEPTA Chief of Police Tom Nestel's contacts at Penn defend his character in face of cronyism accusations

Questions have been raised about $100,000 in contracts arranged between a “disgraced” former Philadelphia Parking Authority Chief and Penn graduate student and SEPTA police chief Tom Nestel.

Students say they still plan to go to popular nightclub after multiple allegations of drugging

These Holy Trinity parties, where the bar only plays music by Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj or Rihanna, happen about once a month and often have Penn students in attendance.

Teenage boy shot near Temple University

The teen, whose name has not been released, was shot in the hip according to NBC. He was taken to Temple University Hospital and is listed as being in critical condition, according to police.

Disorderly conduct at Bobby's Burger Palace among crime on campus last week

See all the crimes that occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Feb. 17 and Feb. 23. 

One Penn Professor's research shows the involvement of guns in domestic violence decreases the likelihood of injury

Susan Sorenson, who serves as a professor of social policy in the school of social policy and practice as well as the Director of the Evelyn Jacobs Ortner Center on Family Violence, performed a study in partnership with the Philadelphia Police Department on over 35,000 cases of intimate partner violence.

Three incidents of arson reported in Mayer Residence Hall

“It's highly unusual,” Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush said of the crimes.

Dining and dashing and auto theft are among the crimes that happened on campus this week

Feb. 9: At 8:00 p.m. on the 200 block of S. 42nd Street, a complainant parked a vehicle on the highway in a parking space and found the vehicle missing on his return. The suspect, a 23-year old, unaffiliated male, was arrested.

Multiple cars damaged, including Penn Police cruiser, after midday collision near 40th and Sansom

Bystanders said the driver, whose identity has not yet been officially released, nearly hit a police officer and, in the process, damaged at least two other vehicles parked along Sansom Street, before ramming into a telephone pole.

Penn Police officer shot three times in September is back at work

Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush said Miller “got a little choked up” as he was called to the podium on his first day back.

A suspect tried to stab a security officer with a pen at Presbyterian Hospital, and more from this week's crime log

At the Presbyterian Hospital located at 51 N. 39th St, a 29-year old unaffiliated man was acting disorderly while waiting to be seen by medical staff. He struck a security officer in the face and upper body. 

Crime on campus this week included a theft at Phi Psi and punches at building that houses SHS

Jan 27: At 9:15 p.m. at Phi Kappa Psi on 3934 Spruce Street, three affiliated male complainants reported personal property missing from their residence during an event at the property.