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Attempted Robbery (Off-Campus Crime Alert)
The University of Pittsburgh Police Department is assisting the City of Pittsburgh Police with a report of an attempted robbery that occurred at approximately 2:10 a.m. on November 9, 2025, in the 300 block of Atwood Street. During the incident, the suspects approached the victims and aggressively asked for money. Suspect #1 lifted their shirt, displaying a possible firearm tucked inside their waistband. The suspects then fled towards Bates Street on foot. No money was taken, and no injuries were reported.
Description of the suspect(s) is as follows:
Suspect 1: African American male, heavy set, white mask, wearing a black hoodie, black Adidas pants with white stripes, and Asics white and gold shoes.
Suspect 2: African American male, thin built, black mask, wearing a black hoodie, jeans, gray shoes, and a brown cross-body bag. Anyone having information regarding this incident should call the University of Pittsburgh Police Department at 412-624-2121, reference report # 25-03644, or the City of Pittsburgh Police at 412-422-6520, reference report # 25-172936.
(Update: Below are photos of the suspects of the attempted robbery)
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
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