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On Tuesday, April 15 and Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at approximately 11:54 PM and 12:09 AM respectively, the University of Pittsburgh Police and the City of Pittsburgh Police responded to two separate reports of robberies.
The first incident (11:54 PM) occurred at the intersection of N. Dithridge Street and Centre Avenue. The victim stated that he handed over his wallet after he was approached, pushed, and threatened by the suspect. No weapon was seen and the suspect then fled on foot in an unknown direction.
Suspect: African American male with neck tattoos and dreadlocks, wearing a navy-blue jacket and gray sweatpants.
The second incident (12:09 AM) occurred in the 100 Block of Robinson Street. The victim stated the suspect attempted to take his backpack and punched him in the head and face. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction.
Suspect(s): Unknown
Anyone having information regarding these incidents should call the University of Pittsburgh Police Department at 412-624-2121, reference report(s) #25-01314 / 25-01315 or the City of Pittsburgh Police at 412-422-6520, reference report(s) #25052618 / #25052624.
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