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Motor Vehicle Theft (Off-Campus Crime Alert)
University of Pittsburgh Police are assisting the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police with the investigation of a motor vehicle theft that occurred at approximately 11:10 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Oakland Avenue.
It was determined that an unknown person entered and stole a black 2022 Hyundai Elantra bearing Pennsylvania registration MCK8681. The vehicle was left running and unlocked while unattended. The vehicle was last seen traveling eastbound on Forbes Avenue.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Description of the suspect is as follows:
Suspects: No description
Anyone having information regarding this incident should call the University of Pittsburgh Police Department at 412-624-2121, reference report # 26-02326, or the City of Pittsburgh Police at 412-422-6520, reference CCR: 26-127668.
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