Crime
In this week's crime log: a smoking code violation and six bike thefts
On Sept. 19, the complainants reported that an unknown suspect entered the women’s locker room and removed cash and a phone charger from unattended bags in the room. The incident occurred at the Palestra at about 4 p.m.
HUP faces discrimination lawsuit from former transgender employee
The former employee, who identifies as a transgender woman, claims she was mistreated after a routine medical procedure at HUP.
Streets near Fresh Grocer flooded after water main break Monday evening
The break was located at 40th and Sansom streets and occurred at about 8 p.m., Division of Public Safety Director of Operations Kathleen Shields Anderson wrote in an email.
In this week’s crime log: assaults at Presbyterian Hospital and Penn parking garage
On Sept. 6, the complainant reported that an employee did not turn in cash payments at the end of their shift at Jimmy John's, located at 3925 Walnut St., at about 3 a.m.
UPDATE: Robbery with handgun on 43rd and Baltimore prompts UPennAlert Sunday evening
The robbery took place on the 4300 block of Baltimore avenue.
In this week’s crime log: thefts from Penn Bookstore, HUP, and 7-Eleven
On September 5, the complainant reported that packages that were delivered to the porch had been tampered with and that some items were missing.
In this week’s crime log: thefts from Penn Vet and International House
On Aug. 23, a water bottle was thrown from the Fresh Grocer parking garage in an attempt to hit a person.
Penn GSE professor allegedly investigated for sexual misconduct and racist behavior
Marybeth Gasman, who ran the Center for Minority Serving Institutions and studied historically black colleges and universities, was investigated the Penn. She will be starting a new position at Rutgers on Sept. 1.
Crimes near Penn's campus rise to more than 230 cases this summer
Penn Police responded to a total of 231 crimes within their patrol zone from May 18 to August 18 this summer.
Former Penn professor who murdered his wife ordered to pay millions to her estate
The agreement reached between Rafael Robb and the estate of his late wife, Ellen Gregory, stipulates that 75% of the value of Robb’s investment and pension assets will be transferred to the Gregory estate.
Wallet theft at 33rd and Walnut prompts UPennAlert Thursday afternoon
The Division of Public Safety issued a UPenn alert after a person reportedly had their wallet taken from them on the 3300 block of Walnut Street.
Six police officers injured in shooting near Temple University
Six officers received non-fatal gunshot injuries after narcotics officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant at a North Philadelphia home, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Shots fired in attempted armed robbery on 35th and Market streets
The suspects are two males driving a burgundy or maroon Chevy Trailblazer.
Seven injured in shooting at a West Philadelphia playground
All victims are in stable condition at local hospitals.
Rafael Robb, ex-Penn professor and convicted murderer, requests travel outside country
Robb, who was convicted in 2007 for bludgeoning his wife to death, appeared before a Montgomery County Court judge on June 28 and requested a trip to Israel to handle his mother's estate.
Arrest made after team of thieves stole wallets and laptops from five Penn buildings
The items taken include wallets with credit cards and electronics such as an iPhone and laptop.
In this week's crime log: two cases of aggravated assault and four liquor law violations
On April 13, a chair was thrown through a window at about 7:00 p.m. and caused damage at Zeta Psi.
Free program that transported more than 150 MERT callers to hospitals is here to stay
The ARU consists of one SVU that transports students to the hospital in evenings on certain days of the week.
In this week’s crime log: two freshmen cited for underage drinking ahead of Fling weekend
On April 9, on the 3900 block of Walnut Street, at about 8:00 p.m., the complainant reported juveniles surrounded her, grabbed her buttocks, and spat on her.