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The Pitt News

Two females not affiliated with the University were arrested in connection with graffiti on Meyran Avenue Tuesday morning. John Hamilton | Contributing Editor

Suspects arrested in connection with Meyran vandalism

Pitt police arrested two women Tuesday in connection with graffiti painted on sidewalks, vehicles and houses on Meyran Avenue. Pitt police noticed freshly painted graffiti at 4:05 a.m. Tuesday while...

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Person robbed at gunpoint on Semple

By Janine Faust / Senior Staff Writer April 18, 2017

Two assailants, armed with a black handgun, robbed a person Monday night on the 200 block of Semple Street. The victim was an adult unaffiliated with the University who said two men robbed him of his...

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Interactive crime map April 7-April 14

By The Pitt News Staff April 17, 2017

April 8 1:44 a.m. Semple Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Pitt police arrested a non-affiliated person on a warrant. 2:59 a.m. 1400 Inverness Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Pitt police assisted city police...

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Interactive crime map: March 31 – April 6

By The Pitt News Staff April 9, 2017

March 31 2:55 p.m. Posvar Hall 230 S. Bouquet St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Pitt police responded to a report of a stolen coat. An investigation is pending. 3:40 p.m. Public Saftey Building 3412 Forbes...

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Interactive crime map: March 23 – March 30

By The Pitt News Staff April 2, 2017

March 23 12:10 p.m. Ruskin Hall 120 Ruskin Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213: Pitt police cited two students for marijuana/disorderly conduct. 11:43 a.m. Music Building 4337 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213:...

Interactive Crime Map June 28 – July 3

By The Pitt News Staff July 5, 2016

Here is the Pitt police activity from June 28 to July 3. Tuesday, June 28, 2016 4:50 p.m. Holland Hall. Pitt police responded to a report that two pieces of carpet were stolen. 8:36 p.m. Forbes and...

Shots fired in North Oakland late Tuesday night

By Dale Shoemaker / News Editor September 23, 2015

Pittsburgh police have said shots were fired in North Oakland late on Tuesday. At approximately 11:51 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22,  officers responded to a call after shots were fired at the 300 block of...

Defensive end Rori Blair charged with DUI

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer August 30, 2015

Pitt defensive end Rori Blair was charged with a DUI on Monday after he was stopped for speeding at 117 mph in March, according to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania court documents. Blair, 20, was stopped...

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