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UPennAlert
Date of Alert:
October 5, 2024 6:27 pm

Retail Robbery | 30th and Chestnut Streets

On Saturday, October 5, Penn Police responded to a report of a retail robbery at the Old Nelson Food Market in the 100 block of S. 30th Street. Upon arrival, police discovered that the suspects assaulted an employee before running from the store on foot.
The two suspects were described as between the ages of 15 to 18 years of age, the first was described as a Black male, dark complected, 5’5”-5’6” tall, wearing all black clothing, an Under Armour branded shirt, a black hooded sweatshirt, and durag, possibly carrying a firearm. The second was described as a Black male with long braids, wearing green sweatpants, and a gray and white hooded sweatshirt, black sneakers, and carrying a multicolored backpack. They fled southbound on 30th Street towards Walnut Street.

Police and Security are patrolling the area.

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UPDATE: All clear in the area of 30th and Chestnut Street. You may resume usual activity. Police and security are patrolling the area.

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UPennAlert: Retail Robbery in the area of 30th and Chestnut Street (Old Nelson’s Market). Increased police activity in the area. Police on scene, use caution, avoid the immediate area.

The suspects are described as:

1. 15 to 18 year old Black male, dark complected, 5’5”-5’6” tall, wearing all black clothing, an under armour shirt,  a black hooded sweatshirt and durag, possibly carrying a firearm.

2. 15 to 18 year old Black male with long braids, wearing green sweatpants, and a gray and white hooded sweatshirt, black sneakers, and carrying a multicolored backpack.

The suspects were last seen heading southbound on 30th Street towards Walnut Street.

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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.
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