UPennAlert

Robbery with Weapon

UPDATE: All clear in the area of 4000 Market St. Police have responded to the incident and the area has been deemed safe. You may resume normal activity in the area.

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UPennAlert: Robbery in the 4000 Block of Market Street. Increased police activity in the area. Police on scene, use caution, avoid the immediate area.

The suspects are described as 2 Black males, one with light complexion, wearing all black, with a tattoo on his forehead, the other with dark complexion, gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and a black handgun.

The suspects were last seen heading north on 40th Street towards Powelton Avenue.

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The Division of Public Safety has developed a few helpful risk reduction strategies outlined below. Know that it is never the fault of the person impacted (victim/survivor) by crime.

  • Stay out of immediate area.
  • Stay alert and reduce distractions; using cellphones, ear buds, etc. may limit your awareness.
  • Orient yourself to your surroundings. (Identify your location, nearby exits, etc.)
  • Utilize 24/7/365 Walking Escort services (215-898-WALK/9255).
  • Only carry necessary documents.
  • Keep your valuables out of sight.
  • Be respectful of those involved in the incident.
  • If you believe you see the described suspect, do not engage – call 215-573-3333.
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The Division of Public Safety will continue to ensure the highest level of safety and security for our community.

Emergencies 215-573-3333 / 511 (campus phone)
General Information 215-898-7297
Special Services 215-898-4481 (215-898-6600 off-hours)
HELP Line 215-898-HELP (4357)
DPS Headquarters 4040 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Walking Escort 215-898-WALK (9255)
Penn Transit Ride 215-898-RIDE (7433)
Emergency Procedures

College Hall

3450 Woodland Ave
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Building Area of Refuge (BAR)

Primary

Ben Franklin Statue

Secondary

Love Sculpture

Building Relocation Site

Primary

Van Pelt Library

Secondary

Houston Hall

Building Shelter-in-Place Area

Corridors: Ground Floor and 2nd Floor & room 209

Shelter-in-Place

(Weather Emergencies/Hazardous Conditions in the outside environment)
Purpose: To shelter occupants inside the building in the event of a hazardous conditions due to biological material/spill, severe weather, or other emergency incident outside of the building.
  • Go inside the nearest building.
  • Close all windows and doors.
  • Report to the building’s shelter area.

Evacuate

(Fire/Unsafe Building Environment)
Purpose: To alert occupants to leave the building in the event of an emergency incident, such as a fire, inside of the building. Notify and assist those needing help in the immediate area.
  • Close all doors as you exit.
  • Activate fire alarm pull station.
  • Evacuate the building via nearest exit; report to BAR listed above; and call emergency number.
  • Do not use elevators.
  • Do not re-enter building until authorized by emergency personnel.

Lockdown

(Active Threat/Active Shooter)
Purpose: Used when there is an immediate threat to the building occupants. In the event of a Lockdown, students, faculty, and staff would be instructed to secure themselves in the room they are in and not to leave until notified that it is safe to do so (an “all clear”).

RUN (Evacuate): When an active shooter is in your vicinity

HIDE (Hide Out): If evacuation is not possible, find a place hide.

FIGHT (Take Action): AS A LAST RESORT, and only if your life is in danger.

POLICE RESPONSE: When law enforcement officers arrive: Keep your EMPTY hands raised and visible. Remain calm and follow instructions.

Watch the short video below to learn about key emergency procedures:
Evacuate, Shelter-in-Place and Lockdown.

https://vimeo.com/358071633