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UPDATE July 18, 2025 10:40am

The suspect in this case has been identified.

July 18, 2025 8:21am

Burglary (Off-Campus Crime Alert)

University of Pittsburgh Police are assisting the City of Pittsburgh Police with a report of a burglary which occurred at 3:45 AM on July 18, 2025, in the 10 block of Boundary Street. An unknown male entered through the front door and left approximately 5 minutes later.  Victims reported that nothing appears to be taken, and the suspect’s direction of flight is unknown. 

Description of the suspect(s) is as follows:

Suspects: Male wearing a polo shirt with braided hair and tattoos on his face.

Anyone who has information regarding this incident should call the University of Pittsburgh Police Department at 412-624-2121, reference report # 25-2014 or the City of Pittsburgh Police at 412-422-6520.

Additional Information:

• If you need support, in addition to the Pitt Police, the following resources are available, 24/7: 
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Update July 17, 2025 9:00AM:

The Oakland Transportation Management Association has "summarized the ongoing PRTX University Line work impacting Oakland," "including sidewalk demolition underway along much of Fifth Avenue at Chesterfield, Atwood, University Place, and Tennyson Ave; and more. PRT plans to open the new PRTX Stations before the end of summer, with 24 new stations planned throughout Downtown, Uptown, and Oakland."  This summary and more information from Oakland TMA can be found here.

Update June 25, 2025 1:00AM:

Pittsburgh Regional Transit will open a new work zone along Fifth Avenue in Oakland starting Monday, June 23, as construction progresses on the University Line bus rapid transit project. The new work zone will be located on the north side of Fifth Avenue between Carlow Drive and Bellefield Avenue.  For continued updates and news surrounding the Uptown-Downtown-Oakland Bus Rapid Transit Project (BRT) visit The University Line News

Update June 17, 2025 8:54PM:

Update March 29, 2025 11:49AM:

Lane Restrictions on Forbes Avenue:  Traffic restrictions along Forbes Avenue between Craft Avenue and McKee Place due to the PRT University Line project. These restrictions will be in place weekdays and Saturdays from 7am until 5pm for the next few months. Please allow extra time for travel or find an alternative route. 

Update February 28, 2025 12:12PM:

BRT construction to impact Pitt's Schenley Shuttle Stop:  The City of Pittsburgh has informed the University that there will be significant construction on Forbes Avenue between Schenley Drive and Schenley Drive Extension to support the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project – also known as the University Line. Construction begins on Monday, March 3 through the remainder of the semester. 

Due to the construction, the shuttle stop currently located on Forbes Avenue in front of Schenley Plaza will be relocated to Schenley Drive between the Hillman construction site and Roberto Clemente Drive. The shuttle routes impacted are 10B, 25A, 20A, and the 30C. 

Please be cautious and alert while walking in this busy area. For additional information and updates, please visit the Pitt Mobility website.

February 7, 2025 12:05AM: