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Robbery (Off-Campus Crime Alert)
The University of Pittsburgh Police are assisting the City of Pittsburgh Police with a robbery that occurred at approximately 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in the 300 block of South Craig Street. According to the victim, a black female entered the store, went behind the counter, and took money from the cash register. When the victim attempted to intervene, the suspect punched the victim in the face before fleeing on foot down Craig Street toward Winthrop Street. No injuries were reported, and no weapon was observed. The investigation is ongoing.
Description of the suspect is as follows:
Suspect: Black female, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, 120 pounds, wearing a black hat, black pants, black sweatshirt with long black hair with red highlights.
Anyone having information regarding this incident should call the University of Pittsburgh Police Department at 412-624-2121, reference report # 26-01578 or the City of Pittsburgh Police at 412-422-6520, reference CCR:PGHP26063657
Additional Information:
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