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FEBRUARY 26, 2025 8:20 AM
UPDATE: SUSPECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AND CHARGES ARE PENDING
On Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 11:01 PM, University of Pittsburgh Police responded to a robbery that occurred in the 3900 block of Forbes Avenue. The victim reported that money was taken from her by two African American males. One of the males was taken into custody. The other male fled on foot and was last seen in the 3400 block of Euler Way.
Description of the suspect(s) is as follows:
Suspect: African American male, 6’ tall, wearing a dark puffer jacket, a black mask, and light-colored pants and shoes.
Anyone having information regarding this incident should call the University of Pittsburgh Police Department at 412-624-2121, reference report #25-00695.
Additional Information:
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