Crime
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.
An app that tracks 911 emergencies in real time launches in Philadelphia
Citizen, a company based in New York, designed an app to provide users with information about 911 emergencies in real time. The app launched in the Philadelphia area on April 16.
Indecent assault at 38th and Market Streets prompts UPenn Alert Wednesday
The alert described the male suspect as wearing a black Champion sweatshirt with white stripes on the arms.
Fling saw the lowest number of alcohol cases and citations in recent years
This year, six students required medical transportation to the hospital, a significant decrease from 15 in 2018 and 24 in 2017.
Racist email delivered to Penn Dental staff was sent by imposter, investigation finds
"All the blacks are almost gone! But we have to keep a few show ones around. Don't you agree?? Joking," the fake email read.
Male suspect steals $1,600 artwork from Penn Med building, prompting FBI investigation
On April 11, a Penn security officer called local artist Tim Barton to ask if he removed his piece, titled "34 Years in the Making,"
In this week’s crime log: thefts from Hamco, Kelly Writers House, and Vagelos laboratories
On March 30, at the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, at about 1:43 a.m., a medical employee was assaulted by an Emergency Room patient.
Assaults involving 10 teenagers on 40th and Locust prompt UPenn Alert Sunday
The suspects for the assaults are 10 males, all between 14 and 15 years old, according to the UPenn Alert.
Why undercover police will be at Penn cracking down on underage drinking during Fling
Liquor Control Enforcement officers from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will be on campus looking for violations of the Pennsylvania alcohol code.
In this week’s crime log: eight counts of building theft and a case of illegal narcotics
On March 23, on the 4000 block of Ludlow Street, at about 11 a.m., the complainant reported that his parked vehicle was damaged and had footprints on the hood, windshield, and roof.
In this week’s crime log: an aggravated assault and 3 DUIs
On March 16, on the 2900 block of Market Street, at about 1:00 p.m., the complainant reported being approached by a group of juveniles. One punched him in the head and pulled his chain off from around his neck.
In this week's crime log: multiple thefts strike Pottruck, DRL, and Penn Bookstore
At the Penn Bookstore on March 5, a suspect removed merchandise from the sales floor and attempted to conceal their origin by removing the tags and was subsequently arrested.
In this week's crime log: 7-Eleven robbed at gunpoint and man arrested at Wawa
Feb. 15: On the 3800 block of Chestnut Street, at about 7:25 p.m., a person reported being struck in the face with a closed fist by an unknown suspect.
In this week’s crime log: vandalism at the LGBT Center and attempted stabbing with a pen
Feb. 10: At the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, at about 12:30 a.m., a male suspect verbally threatened an officer and proceeded to attempt to stab the officer in the neck with a pen.
Penn student hit by a car at 36th and Chestnut streets Wednesday evening
Philadelphia Police 18th District Captain Matthew Gillespie said the incident may have been weather-related.