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Crime Alerts
To receive crime alerts via text message and/or e-mail, follow the instructions provided.
This service is provided strictly to those affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, and you must have a valid Pitt logon account to subscribe to text message updates. This service is operated by the Pitt Police and is separate from ENS (Emergency Notification Service). To enroll for Crime Alerts, individuals must select the Pitt Police on the Opt-In Lists tab.
This service is provided strictly to those affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, and you must have a valid Pitt logon account to subscribe to text message updates. This service is operated by the Pitt Police and is separate from ENS (Emergency Notification Service). To enroll for Crime Alerts, individuals must select the Pitt Police on the Opt-In Lists tab.
Sexual Assault
Warning: This content of this crime alert addresses a report of sexual misconduct. Survivors of sexual misconduct are never responsible for the behavior of the suspect, nor the harm done to them. If you or someone you know has been affected by an incident, please know there are resources and support available to you.
UPDATE: The subject has been identified. The city is continuing it's investigation.
University of Pittsburgh Police assisted the City of Pittsburgh Police with a sexual assault that occurred at the Bridge on Forbes apartment complex on February 25, 2023, between the hours of 12am and 2:30am. The victim reported meeting the actor, identifying himself as “Damien”, at a local establishment and went to the Bridge on Forbes where the assault occurred.
Description of the actor is limited at this time.
Anyone having information regarding this incident should call the University of Pittsburgh Police Department at 412-624-2121, reference report # 23-00714 or the City of Pittsburgh Police at 412-422-6520, reference report # 23-28830.
Additional Information:
- If you need support, in addition to the Pitt Police, the following resources are available, 24/7:
- Pittsburgh Action Against Rape: 1-866-363-7272
- University Counseling Center: 412-648-7930
- resolve Crisis Services: 1-888-796-8226
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
- Familiarize yourself with and implement these general safety tips into your daily routine.
- Download the Rave Guardian safety app. The app allows different options for contacting the police, including anonymous reporting options.
- The Pitt Police offer a self-defense and awareness program. Contact Officer Heather Walker, hlc33@pitt.edu, for more information on SAFE classes.
- Information on how to register to receive crime alerts via text message can be found here.
Posted: Saturday, February 25, 2023
Updated: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Crime Alerts
To receive crime alerts via text message and/or e-mail, follow the instructions provided.
This service is provided strictly to those affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, and you must have a valid Pitt logon account to subscribe to text message updates. This service is operated by the Pitt Police and is separate from ENS (Emergency Notification Service). To enroll for Crime Alerts, individuals must select the Pitt Police on the Opt-In Lists tab.
More information about crime alerts is available here.