UPennAlert Archive for Person with Weapon at 4000 block of Baltimore Avenue

Person with Weapon | 4000 block of Baltimore Avenue

Police responded to a report of a person with a weapon in the area of 4000 Baltimore Avenue. Upon arrival, Police discovered the suspect had pointed a handgun at a security officer and then fled westbound on foot from 40th and Baltimore Avenue.

The suspect is described as a Black male, light complexion, 5’10” tall, thin build, wearing a white shirt, black pants, gray New Balance sneakers, and carrying a gray and black Nike backpack.

Police and security are patrolling the area.

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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.

UPennAlert: PERSON WITH A WEAPON

LOOKING FOR A BLACK MALE, LIGHT COMPLEXION, 5’10, THIN BUILT, WEARING A WHITE SHIRT, BLACK PANTS, GREY NEW BALANCE SNEAKERS, BLACK/GREY BACKPACK -NIKE

LAST SEEN ON FOOT GOING WESTBOUND FROM 40TH/BALTIMORE AVENUE.

USE CAUTION. See www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/upa for details.