Crime
Crime Log: June 13 - June 19
This week's crimes include four burglaries, vandalism and a sex offense.
May crime sees rises in burglaries, bike thefts and retail thefts
The 47 percent increase in total crime for May 2014 compared with last May can be attributed to the increase in property crimes — the burglaries and the bike, building and retail thefts.HUP doctor raped during Rittenhouse home invasion
Police say the 26-year old woman was followed home from a bar in Center City, where the suspect forced his way into her apartment on the 1900 block of Spruce Street and proceeded to sexually assault her.Crime Log: June 6 - June 12
This week's crimes include an assault and three burglaries.Crime Log: May 23 - May 29
Burglary:May 25, 2014: At about 5:30 p.m. an affiliated male reported that he observed an unknown male enter through the unsecured front door of the complainant’s residence at 214 S.Former Penn cancer researcher indicted for stealing federal funds
The Department of Justice charged Johnson with eleven total counts of theft and fraud, alleging that he “embezzled, stole and obtained by fraud” property from the United States Department of Defense.Crime Log: May 16 - May 22
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between May 16 and May 22, 2014.Crime Log: April 25 - May 1
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between April 25 and May 1, 2014.Male stabbed at 44th and Chestnut on Sunday
A 35-year-old male was stabbed once in the head at 44th and Chestnut streets early Sunday morning, according to Philadelphia Police.Crime Log: April 18 - April 24
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between April 18 and April 24, 2014.Crime Log: April 11 - April 17
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between April 11, 2014 and April 17, 2014.Today's UPennAlert system was seven years in the making
In the minutes after shots were fired early last Tuesday morning at the Copabanana Restaurant, thousands of students and other University personnel found their cell phones vibrating or ringing with a UPennAlert informing them of the danger at 40th and Spruce Streets. But what many may not realize is that the UPenn Alert that was issued last week was the product of a process that began with the UPenn Alert’s inception more than seven years ago.
Response to 1990s crime shaped today's campus
About 20 years ago, crime on campus hit its peak — prompting a series of changes that fundamentally shaped the University and how it interacts with the community.
Prosecutor's office releases motive, details in Tuesday morning homicide
The Philadelphia District Attorney's office said Thursday that the homicide outside Copabanana early Tuesday morning may have been motivated by a remark the victim allegedly made about the suspect's girlfriend.
Suspect in Copabanana shooting charged with murder
Gaynor was also charged with aggravated assault, altering identification marks on a firearm and other charges.Division of Public Safety explains response to shooting at 40th and Spruce streets
After Tuesday morning’s shooting near 40th and Spruce streets, administrators described their efforts to keep students safe around the time of the incident.Crime Log: April 4-10
There were 11 incidents of theft and three arrests from theft this past week.
Former basketball player charged with campus burglaries is no longer a student at Penn
Tony Bagtas is currently in custody at the Philadelphia Industrial Correction Center.Copabanana returns to usual business after Tuesday's shooting
Copabanana remains mostly unaffected by the events of last night. It was open for normal business hours on Tuesday. Copabanana owner Brian Phillips said that, while he was not on the premises last night when the shooting occurred, the restaurant has not felt unsafe in the neighborhood.