Crime Alerts

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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.

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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.