Philadelphia police investigate report of rape on SEPTA Broad Street Line

It is reported to have happened between the Erie and Girard Avenue stations.
Monday, April 25, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating the report of a rape Sunday afternoon on the SEPTA Broad Street Line.

The alleged incident happened around 12:30 p.m. in the area of the 1200 block of N. Broad Street, between the Erie and Girard Avenue stations.

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A SEPTA spokesperson released the following statement:

"That investigation is with the PPD Special Victims Unit. SEPTA police are reviewing surveillance video from the Broad Street Line to assist. We haven't received anything further on a possible location or other details yet."

Philadelphia police have not released any additional information on the incident.
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Anyone with any information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.

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