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 UPDATE 3:02 am 5/30/2026:  Pittsburgh Police Department Zone 3 recovered the vehicle and was returned to the owner. 

                              Motor Vehicle Theft (Off-Campus Alert)

University of Pittsburgh Police are assisting the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police with the investigation of a motor vehicle theft that occurred at approximately 11:10 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, in the 3700 block of Forbes Ave.

The investigation determined that an unknown person entered and stole a black 2025 Toyota Rave 4 bearing Michigan registration 8RAU29. The vehicle was left running and unlocked while unattended. Direction of flight unknown. No injuries were reported.

 The investigation remains ongoing.

Description of the suspect is as follows: Suspect description is unknown.

Anyone having information regarding this incident should call the University of Pittsburgh Police Department at 412-624-2121, reference report # 26-01793 or the City of Pittsburgh Police at 412-422-6520, reference CCR: 26080414.

Additional Information:

• If you need support, in addition to the Pitt Police, the following resources are available, 24/7: 
  • Pittsburgh Action Against Rape: 1-866-363-7272
  • University Counseling Center: 412-648-7930
  • resolve Crisis Services: 1-888-796-8226
  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
• Familiarize yourself with and implement these general safety tips into your daily routine.
• Download the Rave Guardian safety app. The app allows different options for contacting the police, including voice and text, as well as anonymous reporting options.
• The Pitt Police offer a self-defense and awareness program. Contact Officer Heather Walker, hlc33@pitt.edu, for more information on SAFE classes.
• Crime alerts and any updates are posted online at safety.pitt.edu/alerts. Information on how to register to receive crime alerts via text message can be found here.

PennDOT will replace the aging Commercial Street Bridge on I-376 Parkway East to improve safety and mobility for Pittsburgh commuters. To complete this work efficiently, Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) techniques will be used, requiring a full closure of I-376 Parkway East for approximately 25 consecutive days.

Closure Details:

• Where: I-376 between Squirrel Hill Tunnel and Edgewood/Swissvale (Exit 77)
• When: July 10 – August 3, 2026* (*dates subject to change)

Pitt students, faculty and staff at the Pittsburgh campus should expect heavy delays and significant congestion due to potential impacts to the Oakland area, as both Forbes and Fifth Avenues are being utilized for the Interstate Detour.

Detour Map Overview

Interstate and Local Detour

Stay Informed:

• Dial 511 or download the 511PA mobile app
• For real-time traffic updates: 511PA.com
• For project updates or sign up for Parkway East alerts: pa.gov/CommercialStBridge

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Motor Vehicle Theft (Off-Campus Crime Alert)

University of Pittsburgh Police are assisting the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police with the investigation of a motor vehicle theft that occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the 3500 block of Euler Way.

The investigation determined that a juvenile female entered and stole a Grey 2011 Hyundai Elantra bearing Pennsylvania registration NDV-3095. The vehicle was left running and unlocked while parked unattended. It was last seen fleeing westbound on Euler Way.

No injuries were reported. The investigation remains ongoing.

Description of the suspect is as follows: 

Female, 15-18 years old, wearing a black head/face covering, grey “GAP” hoodie, dark pants, dark colored Croc shoes 

Anyone having information regarding this incident should call the University of Pittsburgh Police Department at 412-624-2121, reference report 26-01703 or the City of Pittsburgh Police at 412-422-6520, reference CCR: 26072417.

Additional Information:

• If you need support, in addition to the Pitt Police, the following resources are available, 24/7: 
  • Pittsburgh Action Against Rape: 1-866-363-7272
  • University Counseling Center: 412-648-7930
  • resolve Crisis Services: 1-888-796-8226
  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
• Familiarize yourself with and implement these general safety tips into your daily routine.
• Download the Rave Guardian safety app. The app allows different options for contacting the police, including voice and text, as well as anonymous reporting options.
• The Pitt Police offer a self-defense and awareness program. Contact Officer Heather Walker, hlc33@pitt.edu, for more information on SAFE classes.
• Crime alerts and any updates are posted online at safety.pitt.edu/alerts. Information on how to register to receive crime alerts via text message can be found here.

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University of Pittsburgh Police are assisting the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police with the investigation of a motor vehicle theft reported at approximately 4:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in the 3500 block of Euler Way.

The investigation determined that three juveniles entered and stole a white 2019 Kia Niro bearing Pennsylvania registration NCV-4387 while the vehicle was left running. The vehicle was last seen fleeing westbound on Euler Way.

No injuries were reported. The investigation remains ongoing.

Description of the suspect is as follows:

Suspects: Three juveniles wearing all black clothing.

Anyone having information regarding this incident should call the University of Pittsburgh Police Department at 412-624-2121, reference report # 26-01680 or the City of Pittsburgh Police at 412-422-6520, reference CCR: 26-070281.

Additional Information:

• If you need support, in addition to the Pitt Police, the following resources are available, 24/7: 
  • Pittsburgh Action Against Rape: 1-866-363-7272
  • University Counseling Center: 412-648-7930
  • resolve Crisis Services: 1-888-796-8226
  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
• Familiarize yourself with and implement these general safety tips into your daily routine.
• Download the Rave Guardian safety app. The app allows different options for contacting the police, including voice and text, as well as anonymous reporting options.
• The Pitt Police offer a self-defense and awareness program. Contact Officer Heather Walker, hlc33@pitt.edu, for more information on SAFE classes.
• Crime alerts and any updates are posted online at safety.pitt.edu/alerts. Information on how to register to receive crime alerts via text message can be found here.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 29, 2026) - Motorists traveling through Oakland and Uptown will see new traffic patterns on Fifth Avenue beginning next week as construction continues on Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s University Line project.

The updated traffic configuration will be in place through the end of June as crews shift work zones and begin the next phase of roadway and sidewalk reconstruction.

Between Bellefield Avenue and Craft Avenue, current construction will wrap up on May 5. Traffic will then shift to the right, with three lanes remaining open while the two left lanes – including the former counterflow lane - close. This will allow crews to rebuild the roadway and sidewalks and prepare for the future two-way bike lane. 

Further along Fifth Avenue – from Craft Avenue to Kirkpatrick Street – traffic will be reduced to a single through lane, with a second lane designated for turns onto the Birmingham Bridge. At the same time, construction will move to the south side of the street as crews begin sidewalk and roadway reconstruction in that section.

Work hours are scheduled for 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overnight milling and paving operations taking place between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. Weekend work may occur as needed, and all construction activities are weather dependent. 

For more details and weekly updates, visit rideprt.org/brt or check out the PRT News Hub. 

Beginning Friday, March 13, Pittsburgh Regional Transit construction activity will affect traffic on Fifth Avenue between Bellefield Avenue and Robinson Street, Fifth Avenue between Robinson and Wyandotte streets, and Forbes Avenue between Jumonville Street and the Birmingham Bridge.

Visit the PRT's website for the full press release on lane changes and road impacts resulting from the new construction activity.