Large Police Presence
Update July 6, 2025 5:15AM Fifth Ave and Craft Ave is reopen to traffic.
July 6, 2025 3:50AM Actor from active City of Pittsburgh Police investigation is detained and there is no known or continued threat to the surrounding community. Please continue to avoid the area of Fifth Ave and Craft Ave.
July 6, 2025 3:48AM Large police presence near Fifth Ave and Craft Ave due to an active City of Pittsburgh Police investigation. Area is closed to traffic at this time. Avoid the area.
Vehicle theft
Warning: The content of this crime alert may contain graphic and sensitive information.
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT (On Campus Crime Alert)
The University of Pittsburgh Police responded to the 4200 block of 5th Avenue for a motor vehicle theft that occurred on June 23, 2025, at 12:18 a.m. The victim’s vehicle is a 2017 Hyundai Sonata, gray in color, PA registration plate KZX1687. The suspects fled West on Fifth Avenue.
Description of the suspect(s) is as follows:
Suspect 1: Black male, late teens to early 20s, afro style hair, thin build, wearing black hoodie and red sweatpants.
Suspect 2: Female, late teens to early 20s, dark complexion, wearing black shirt, black shorts, black purse with gold strap, dark-colored Croc-style shoes, and sunglasses on top of her head.
Anyone having information regarding this incident should call the University of Pittsburgh Police Department at 412-624-2121, reference report #25-01832
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 police.pitt.edu/crime-alerts. Information on how to register to receive crime alerts via text message can be found here.
PRT University Line Project
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:
