University of Pennsylvania grad student beaten, robbed

Tuesday, November 7, 2017
UNIVERSITY CITY (WPVI) -- A University of Pennsylvania graduate student was beaten and robbed in University City, police said.

Philadelphia police along with Penn police are searching for the two suspects seen on surveillance video.
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It happened around 10:45 p.m. on the 400 block of South 43rd Street.

Police say the 26-year-old student was walking on the street when he was approached by two men. They say he was beaten and robbed him.

The victim suffered serious head injuries, including a fractured skull.

Police released surveillance video Tuesday of the suspects from later that night inside a convenience store.



The first suspect is described as black male, late teens to early 20 years-of-age, approximately 6', slim build, with a chin-length braided hair. He was wearing a black Michael Kors jacket, red t-shirt, ripped blue jeans, white sneakers and a Ferragamo belt.

The second suspect is described as black male, late teens to early 20 years-of-age, 5'6, slim build, with short cropped hair. He was wearing all black clothing with a distinct pattern on the front of his hooded sweatshirt.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the University of Pennsylvania Police Department at 215-898-4485.
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