Pitt police assist in search for suspect who crashed vehicle on De Soto and O’Hara streets

By Naomi Weiss and Kyra McCague • February 5, 2026

This afternoon, Pitt police assisted City police with a search for a suspect in an assault that took place in the North Side. 

Police blotter: Oct. 9 – Oct. 15

By News Editors • October 17, 2025

Pitt police reported a fire in Clapp Hall, attempted theft of a vehicle and more in this week’s crime log.

Car crashes into Fifth Avenue building after high-speed chase 

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer • September 15, 2025

A stolen car fleeing police crashed into a Fifth Avenue building on Aug. 10, leaving its entrance temporarily condemned. 

Barricaded man prompts SWAT response in South Oakland

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • April 9, 2025

Since about 10 p.m. on Tuesday evening, SWAT and the University of Pittsburgh police have been responding to a domestic incident where a man barricaded himself inside a South Oakland home, according to a Pittsburgh Police spokesperson. The situation is ongoing. 

Water returns to Litchfield Towers, Amos Hall after water main break

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • March 25, 2025

Pitt Police said a water main break on O’Hara Street left several dorms on campus without water on Tuesday night.

Police blotter: Nov. 1 – Nov. 6

By News Editors • November 8, 2024

Pitt police reported theft by deception at The Eatery, graffiti at the Allegheny Observatory and more in this week’s crime log.

Chief of Police, students discuss absence of ENS alert following assault of two Jewish students on campus

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • September 5, 2024

After no alert from the Emergency Notification System alert was sent at Pitt following the assault of two Jewish students on Friday evening, students have raised concerns about campus safety and how law enforcement responds and notifies the Pitt community when dangers occur.

Editorial | Pitt Police must do better with emergency notifications

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 3, 2024

Over this past weekend, three major crimes took place on and around Pitt’s campus and on Duquesne University’s campus. Students who heard the news from friends and family members or social media applications like X, formerly known as Twitter, eagerly awaited for Pitt’s Emergency Notification System to tell us to stay clear of the sites. But no notifications ever came.

Photos: SJP hosts the first Pro-Palestine protest of the school year

By Liam Sullivan and Bhaskar Chakrabarti • September 3, 2024

Students for Justice in Palestine, in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition and Pitt Divest from Apartheid, hosted a pro-Palestine rally at Schenley Plaza at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The rally...

Emergency personnel offer safety tips at spring safety fair

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • March 5, 2024

It’s important for students to feel comfortable bringing their safety concerns to the Pitt police department, according to Bradley Kiefer.  “If you see something, say something — it really is...