The University Of Pennsylvania Police Department
Community Crime Report

This summary is prepared by the Division of Public Safety and includes all criminal incidents reported and made known to the University Police Department between the dates of July 27, 1998, through August 2, 1998,. The University Police actively patrols from Market Street to Baltimore Avenue and from the Schuylkill River to 43rd Street in conjunction with the Philadelphia Police. In this effort to provide you with a thorough and accurate report on public safety concerns, we hope that your increased awareness will lessen the opportunity for crime. For any concerns or suggestions regarding this report, please call the Division of Public Safety at 898-4482.

Crimes Against Persons

34th to 38th / Market to Civic Center: Simple Assaults--1; Threats & Harassment--2
7/27/1998 11:16 AM Science Center Unwanted calls received
7/29/1998 11:47 PM Palladium Male reports being assaulted by group of unknown males
8/1/1998 2:21 AM 3604 Chestnt St Complainant reports being threatened by employee
38th to 41st / Market to Baltimore: Robberies (& Attempts)--2; Threats & Harassment--1
7/28/1998 11:32 PM 3900 Blk Chestnut Complainant reported being robbed by unknown suspect
8/1/1998 2:25 AM Hamilton Court Complainant reports being harassed
8/1/1998 4:48 PM 4000 Blk Walnut Complainant robbed by unknown suspect
41st to 43rd / Market to Baltimore: Robberies (& Attempts)--3
7/28/1998 1:35 PM 43rd & Chestnut Complainant robbed by unknown suspect/Fled in vehicle
7/28/1998 2:22 PM 4101 Walnut Complainant robbed by unknown suspect
7/30/1998 11:35 PM 318 So 42 St Male attempted to take bike/Recovered
30th to 34th / Market to University: Robberies (& Attempts)--1; Aggravated Assaults--1
7/16/1998 2:34 PM 33rd & Market Complainant robbed by unknown suspect
7/29/1998 7:29 AM 34th & Chestnut Complainant thrown from auto/taken to hospital
Outside 30th - 43rd / Market - Baltimore: Robberies (& Attempts)--1; Aggravated Assaults--1; Threats & Harassment --2
7/28/1998 8:54 PM 2216 Panama Complainant reports being harassed by landlord
7/29/1998 2:12 AM 51 & Haverford Report of male being shot/Philadelphia police on location
7/29/1998 4:52 PM 244 S 21st St Unwanted Calls Received
7/31/1998 6:52 AM 55th & Thompson Complainant reports being robbed by unknown suspect

Crimes Against Property

34th to 38th / Market to Civic Center: Total Thefts (& Attempts)--4; Thefts of Auto (& Attempts)--1; Criminal Mischief & Vandalism--1
7/27/1998 10:23 AM 3400 Blk Walnut Vehicle taken from Highway
7/28/1998 4:44 PM 134 S 34th St Neon Light In Card Shop Broken by Unknown Juveniles
7/31/1998 1:11 PM 3744 Spruce St Merchandise taken Without Payment/Arrest
8/2/1998 6:02 AM 3744 Spruce St Property taken Without Payment/Suspects Left Area
8/2/1998 3:00 PM 3423 Walnut St Numerous Shirts taken Without Payment
38th to 41st / Market to Baltimore: Burglaries (& Attempts)--3; Total Thefts (& Attempts)--11; Thefts of Auto (& Attempts)--1; Thefts from Autos--1; Thefts of Bicycles & Parts--4; Criminal Mischief & Vandalism--3
7/27/1998 9:12 PM Harnwell House Bike taken
7/28/1998 1:02 AM Unit Blk 39th Vehicle taken from Highway
7/28/1998 9:20 PM Harrison House Room Entered and Currency taken
7/29/1998 6 :14 PM 300 Blk 41st Tags taken from Vehicle
7/29/1998 6:59 PM Harrison House Room Entered/Property taken
7/30/1998 5:07 AM 3913 Blatimore Residence Entered and Property taken
7/30/1998 5:48 PM Evans Bldg Wallet taken
7/30/1998 6:13 PM 3920 Spruce St Suspect Attempted to Take Merchandise Without Payment
7/30/1998 6:48 PM High Rise North Rear Tire taken from Bike
7/30/1998 9:08 PM Harrison House Computer taken
7/30/1998 9:42 PM 4017 Pine St Property taken from Garage/Vehicle, Suspect Arrested
7/30/1998 10:34 PM 3800 Blk Chestnut Bike taken
8/1/1998 1:32 AM 4000 Blk Chestnut Dispute Between Driver and Passenger Over Fare
8/1/1998 3:15 AM Hamilton Court Desk In Lobby Damaged
8/1/1998 6 :43 PM 3901 Walnut St Bike taken/Arrest
8/1/1998 7:05 PM 300 Blk 41st Rear Window of Vehicle Damaged
8/2/1998 10:48 PM Harrison House Objects Thrown from Window
41st to 43rd / Market to Baltimore: Total Thefts (& Attempts)--5; Thefts of Auto (& Attempts)--1; Thefts from Autos--2; Criminal Mischief & Vandalism--1
7/27/1998 2:30 PM 4200 Blk Spruce Hubcaps taken from Auto
7/28/1998 12:29 AM 4100 Blk Sansom Property taken from Auto
7/28/1998 10:42 PM 4200 Blk Spruce Vehicle taken from Highway
8/1/1998 12:03 AM 4232 Chestnut Currency taken During Party
8/1/1998 1:09 AM 300 Blk St Mark Vehicle Found With Damage While Parked
8/1/1998 1:16 AM 4200 Blk Walnut Passenger Exited Cab Without Paying Fare
30th to 34th / Market to University: Burglaries (& Attempts)--1; Total Thefts (& Attempts)--4; Thefts of Auto (& Attempts)--1; Thefts from Autos--2
7/27/1998 9:24 AM L R S M Fax Machine taken
7/27/1998 11:17 PM Ringe Courts Property Entered/Unknown If Anything taken
7/28/1998 2:08 PM Lot # 37 Property taken from Auto
7/28/1998 5:01 PM Lot # 7 Property taken from Auto
7/30/1998 6:48 PM Lot # 39 Vehicle taken
Outside 30th - 43rd / Market - Baltimore: Total Thefts (& Attempts) ..... 1; Thefts from Autos --1; Forgery & Fraud--1
7/28/1998 5:27 PM 1511 Walnut St Checks taken and Used Without Authorization
8/2/1998 1:49 PM 200 Blk S.12th Property taken from Auto

Crimes Against Society

34th to 38th / Market to Civic Center:

No Reported Incidents Against Society In This Sector, This Period

38th to 41st / Market to Baltimore:

No Reported Incidents Against Society In This Sector, This Period

41st to 43rd / Market to Baltimore:

No Reported Incidents Against Society In This Sector, This Period

30th to 34th / Market to University:

No Reported Incidents Against Society In This Sector, This Period

Outside 30th - 43rd / Market - Baltimore:

No Reported Incidents Against Society In This Sector, This Period


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