The University of Pittsburgh area is grappling with security concerns after a woman was reportedly robbed on campus last night. According to police, the incident unfolded in the 3900 block of Forbes Avenue, a stretch frequented by students and locals alike. WPXI reported that the victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was accosted by two men who proceeded to take money from her.
Pitt Police swiftly responded to the robbery and detained one of the assailants. However, the search continues for the second suspect, who, having left the scene, was last observed in the 3400 block of Euler Way, as per WPXI. The question of whether the men were armed at the time of the robbery remains unaddressed, adding an undercurrent of unease to those who traverse the campus grounds.
Initially disseminating a crime alert early Monday morning, Pitt Police called upon the public's vigilance, encouraging anyone with actionable intelligence to step forward. The description made available of the individual at large paints him as a man standing 6 feet tall, clad in a dark puffer jacket, a black mask, and adorned with light-colored pants and shoes—a ghostly figure in the night, moving against the backdrop of the university's streetlights, as captured by CBS News Pittsburgh.
The Pitt Police are asking for help from the community as they investigate. Anyone with information can contact them at 412-624-2121. One man is in custody, but his charges haven't been revealed yet.
