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Crime alert issued after two South Oakland robberies

Pitt police issued a crime alert Saturday morning following two reported burglaries in South Oakland Friday night. 

The first reported incident occurred in the 300 block of McKee Place between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The second incident was in the 300 block of Meyran Avenue between the hours of 8:45 p.m. and midnight. Items taken included cash, credit cards and a football jersey. 

Pitt police assisted City police with both reports. There were no signs of forced entry found or injuries reported in either incident. 

The suspect(s) is unknown. 

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should call Pittsburgh Police Department (Zone 4) at 412-422-6520 (reference CCR #19-228665/19-228777) or University of Pittsburgh Police at 412-624-2121 (reference report #19-03651/19-03654).

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