Crime Alerts

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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: 
  • 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.
• Information on how to register to receive crime alerts via text message can be found here.

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.