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NYU Campus Safety issued a Clery Campus Notice covering a robbery of an NYU employee on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place about 1:34 p.m. on June 18, 2025.

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NYU Clery Campus Notice Robbery On Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, the Department of Campus Safety received a report of a robbery that occurred at approximately 1:34 p.m., on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan. The victim, an NYU employee, was walking south on Mercer Street towards Washington Place when four unknown individuals approached the victim from behind and attempted to snatch the victim's wallet out of their back right pocket, ripping the victim's jeans. Once the suspects gained possession of the victim's wallet, one of the suspects struck the victim in the face and the suspects fled north on Mercer Street turning left on Waverly Place in the direction of the park.  The victim reported no physical injuries that required medical attention and was offered supportive resources. The robbery was reported to the NYPD, which is actively investigating the matter.  Below are photos of the individuals who are believed to have carried out the robbery.  If you have any additional information about this incident or the individuals believed to be involved, please contact the NYPD at 1(800) 577-TIPS and NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222. Please Remember These Safety Tips: Be aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone. Walk in groups whenever you can. There is always safety in numbers. Using a smartphone or other electronic devices, especially with earbuds, can be distracting and may make you a vulnerable target for an assailant.  Trust your instincts. If you feel that you may be in danger, seek out others -- a store, or an open NYU facility that has Campus Safety Officers posted. If you are the victim of a crime, do not engage with the assailant as that may put you in further danger.  Report suspicious behavior to Campus Public Safety without delay. Keep an inventory and photographs of valuable items for reference in case of loss or theft. If you are the victim of - or witness to - a crime, call 911 immediately and then report the incident to the Department of Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222. NYU Students can call the Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, 24/7, for confidential medical and counseling support. NYU Faculty, Administrators, and Staff can call the Employee Assistance Program powered by Optum at (888) 980-8740, 24/7, for confidential counseling support. Check out our website to learn more about how to stay safe on campus and around the city, including tips, community engagement events, and digital programming. Read more about our notification policy and procedures. You can also learn more about Campus Safety's services and review answers to Frequently Asked Questions on our website.
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Distinct incident from 2025-05-21-nyu-washington-place-robbery if filed: June vs May Washington Place robberies.
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To check this alert, SuperGrok Heavy 4.5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

NYU Clery Campus Notice Robbery On Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, the Department of Campus Safety received a report of a robbery that occurred at approximately 1:34 p.m., on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan. The victim, an NYU employee, was walking south on Mercer Street towards Washington Place when four unknown individuals approached the victim from behind and attempted to snatch the victim's wallet out of their back right pocket, ripping the victim's jeans. Once the suspects gained possession of the victim's wallet, one of the suspects struck the victim in the face and the suspects fled north on Mercer Street turning left on Waverly Place in the direction of the park.  The victim reported no physical injuries that required medical attention and was offered supportive resources. The robbery was reported to the NYPD, which is actively investigating the matter.  Below are photos of the individuals who are believed to have carried out the robbery.  If you have any additional information about this incident or the individuals believed to be involved, please contact the NYPD at 1(800) 577-TIPS and NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222. Please Remember These Safety Tips: Be aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone. Walk in groups whenever you can. There is always safety in numbers. Using a smartphone or other electronic devices, especially with earbuds, can be distracting and may make you a vulnerable target for an assailant.  Trust your instincts. If you feel that you may be in danger, seek out others -- a store, or an open NYU facility that has Campus Safety Officers posted. If you are the victim of a crime, do not engage with the assailant as that may put you in further danger.  Report suspicious behavior to Campus Public Safety without delay. Keep an inventory and photographs of valuable items for reference in case of loss or theft. If you are the victim of - or witness to - a crime, call 911 immediately and then report the incident to the Department of Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222. NYU Students can call the Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, 24/7, for confidential medical and counseling support. NYU Faculty, Administrators, and Staff can call the Employee Assistance Program powered by Optum at (888) 980-8740, 24/7, for confidential counseling support. Check out our website to learn more about how to stay safe on campus and around the city, including tips, community engagement events, and digital programming. Read more about our notification policy and procedures. You can also learn more about Campus Safety's services and review answers to Frequently Asked Questions on our website.

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads find S present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and the Department of Campus Safety, plus NYU Campus Safety contact info, identify the sender.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and the Department of Campus Safety, plus NYU Campus Safety contact info, identify the sender.
    2. present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and the Department of Campus Safety identify the sender.
    3. present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and the Department of Campus Safety identify the source.
    4. present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and "the Department of Campus Safety" identify the issuing authority.
    5. present: The branded header "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and "Department of Campus Safety" identify the sender.
    6. present: The branded header "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and the Department of Campus Safety identify the issuer.
    7. present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and the Department of Campus Safety identify the issuer, and NYPD is investigating.
    8. present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and "the Department of Campus Safety" name the issuing authority.
    9. present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and the Department of Campus Safety name the issuing authority.
    10. present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and the Department of Campus Safety identify who issued the notice.
    11. present: The branded heading "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and "Department of Campus Safety" identify the issuing authority.
    12. present: The "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and the Department of Campus Safety name the issuing authority.
    13. present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and "the Department of Campus Safety" (with NYPD investigating) identify the source.
    14. present: The header "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and "Department of Campus Safety" name the issuing authority.
    15. present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and the Department of Campus Safety identify the issuer.
    16. present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and "the Department of Campus Safety" identify the issuing authority.
    17. present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and the "Department of Campus Safety" name the issuing authority.
    18. present: The branded heading "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and the "Department of Campus Safety" identify the source.
    19. present: The header "NYU Clery Campus Notice" identifies the sender, and the Department of Campus Safety and NYPD are named.
    20. present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and the Department of Campus Safety identify the issuing source.
    21. present: The branded header "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and "Department of Campus Safety" identify the sender.
    22. present: The "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and "Department of Campus Safety" identify the sender.
    23. present: The "NYU Clery Campus Notice" header and Department of Campus Safety identify the sender.
    24. present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and "the Department of Campus Safety" identify who is sending the alert.
    25. present: "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and the "Department of Campus Safety" identify who issued the report.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads find H present: The notice is titled "Robbery" and describes a wallet snatch, a specific threat.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: The notice is titled "Robbery" and describes a wallet snatch, a specific threat.
    2. present: The message names "Robbery" as the specific threat.
    3. present: The message is titled "Robbery" and describes a robbery, a specific threat.
    4. present: The message names "Robbery" as the specific threat.
    5. present: It names a "robbery," a specific threat listed in the rubric.
    6. present: It names "Robbery" as the specific threat.
    7. present: It names "Robbery", including a wallet snatch and a strike to the victim's face.
    8. present: The title and body name "Robbery" as the specific threat.
    9. present: It specifies "Robbery" as the threat.
    10. present: The hazard is named as "Robbery".
    11. present: The message names "Robbery" as the specific crime.
    12. present: The heading and body name a "robbery", a specific threat.
    13. present: The heading and body name "Robbery" as the specific threat.
    14. present: It names "Robbery", a specific listed hazard.
    15. present: The title and body name a "robbery", a specific threat.
    16. present: The message names "Robbery" as the specific threat.
    17. present: The heading and body name "Robbery" as the specific threat.
    18. present: The message names "Robbery" as the specific threat.
    19. present: It names a "robbery" in which suspects snatched the victim's wallet.
    20. present: The heading and body name "robbery," a specific threat.
    21. present: The message names "Robbery" as the specific threat.
    22. present: The notice names a "robbery" as the specific hazard.
    23. present: It names a "robbery", a specific crime hazard.
    24. present: The heading and body name "robbery" as the specific threat.
    25. present: The heading and body name a "robbery," which is a specific listed threat.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads find L present: It occurred "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan".

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: It occurred "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan".
    2. present: It locates the crime on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place in Manhattan.
    3. present: It locates the crime on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place in Manhattan.
    4. present: It occurred "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan".
    5. present: It occurred "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan."
    6. present: It places the robbery "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan."
    7. present: It occurred on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place in Manhattan.
    8. present: It occurred "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan."
    9. present: The robbery occurred on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place in Manhattan.
    10. present: It occurred on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place in Manhattan.
    11. present: It places the robbery "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan".
    12. present: It occurred on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place in Manhattan.
    13. present: It occurred "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan".
    14. present: The robbery occurred "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan".
    15. present: It occurred on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place in Manhattan.
    16. present: It occurred "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan".
    17. present: It occurred "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan".
    18. present: It occurred "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan."
    19. present: It locates the robbery on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place in Manhattan.
    20. present: It occurred on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place in Manhattan.
    21. present: It locates the robbery "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan".
    22. present: It occurred "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan."
    23. present: It occurred "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan".
    24. present: It occurred "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan".
    25. present: It occurred "on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan," a named street segment.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads find G present: Tips tell people to walk in groups, seek others if they feel in danger, not engage an assailant, and call 911 immediately.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: Tips tell people to walk in groups, seek others if they feel in danger, not engage an assailant, and call 911 immediately.
    2. present: Tips tell people to be aware, walk in groups, not engage an assailant, and call 911.
    3. present: Recipients are told to walk in groups, seek others if in danger, not engage an assailant, and call 911.
    4. present: Tips tell people to walk in groups, seek others if in danger, not engage an assailant, and call 911.
    5. present: Tips instruct walking in groups, seeking others if in danger, not engaging an assailant, and calling 911 immediately.
    6. present: Tips instruct staying aware, walking in groups, seeking others if in danger, not engaging, and calling 911.
    7. present: Tips tell recipients to walk in groups, seek others if in danger, not engage an assailant, and call 911 immediately.
    8. present: Tips tell readers to stay aware, walk in groups, seek others if in danger, not engage, and call 911.
    9. present: Tips tell people to walk in groups, seek others if in danger, not engage an assailant, and call 911.
    10. present: Tips instruct walking in groups, seeking others if in danger, not engaging an assailant, and calling 911 immediately.
    11. present: Safety tips tell recipients to stay aware, walk in groups, seek others if in danger, not engage an assailant, and call 911.
    12. present: Tips tell recipients to walk in groups, seek others if they feel in danger, not engage an assailant, and call 911.
    13. present: Tips instruct walking in groups, seeking others if in danger, not engaging an assailant, and calling 911 immediately.
    14. present: Recipients are told to walk in groups, seek others if in danger, not engage the assailant, and call 911 immediately.
    15. present: People are told to stay aware, walk in groups, not engage an assailant, and call 911 immediately.
    16. present: Tips instruct walking in groups, seeking others if in danger, not engaging an assailant, and calling 911.
    17. present: Tips instruct being aware, walking in groups, not engaging an assailant, and calling 911.
    18. present: Tips instruct walking in groups, seeking others if in danger, not engaging an assailant, and calling 911 immediately.
    19. present: Safety tips instruct people to walk in groups, seek others if in danger, not engage an assailant, and call 911 immediately.
    20. present: Tips tell recipients to be aware, walk in groups, not engage the assailant, report suspicious behavior, and call 911.
    21. present: Tips instruct recipients to walk in groups, seek others if they may be in danger, not engage an assailant, and call 911.
    22. present: Tips instruct walking in groups, staying aware, not engaging an assailant, and calling 911.
    23. present: Tips instruct walking in groups, not engaging an assailant, and calling 911 immediately.
    24. present: Tips instruct walking in groups, seeking others if in danger, not engaging, and calling 911 immediately.
    25. present: Tips instruct recipients to walk in groups, seek others if they feel in danger, not engage an assailant, and call 911.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads find T present: The date is "Wednesday, June 18th, 2025" and the robbery occurred at "approximately 1:34 p.m."

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: The date is "Wednesday, June 18th, 2025" and the robbery occurred at "approximately 1:34 p.m."
    2. present: It dates the report Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at approximately 1:34 p.m.
    3. present: It dates the report Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, and the robbery at approximately 1:34 p.m.
    4. present: It gives "Wednesday, June 18th, 2025" and "approximately 1:34 p.m."
    5. present: It gives "Wednesday, June 18th, 2025" and "approximately 1:34 p.m."
    6. present: It dates the report "Wednesday, June 18th, 2025" and the robbery at "approximately 1:34 p.m."
    7. present: The report is dated Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, and the robbery occurred at approximately 1:34 p.m.
    8. present: It dates the report "Wednesday, June 18th, 2025" and the robbery "at approximately 1:34 p.m."
    9. present: It dates the report Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, with the robbery at approximately 1:34 p.m.
    10. present: It reports Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at approximately 1:34 p.m.
    11. present: It gives "Wednesday, June 18th, 2025" and "approximately 1:34 p.m.".
    12. present: It dates the report Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, and times the robbery at about 1:34 p.m.
    13. present: The report is dated "Wednesday, June 18th, 2025" with the robbery "at approximately 1:34 p.m.".
    14. present: It dates the event "Wednesday, June 18th, 2025" at "approximately 1:34 p.m."
    15. present: It dates the robbery Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at approximately 1:34 p.m.
    16. present: The report is dated "Wednesday, June 18th, 2025" and the robbery at "approximately 1:34 p.m."
    17. present: It timestamps the robbery at "approximately 1:34 p.m." on "Wednesday, June 18th, 2025".
    18. present: It dates the report "Wednesday, June 18th, 2025" and the robbery "at approximately 1:34 p.m."
    19. present: It dates the report Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, and says the robbery occurred at approximately 1:34 p.m.
    20. present: The robbery occurred on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at approximately 1:34 p.m.
    21. present: It gives "Wednesday, June 18th, 2025" and "approximately 1:34 p.m.".
    22. present: It dates the report "Wednesday, June 18th, 2025" and the robbery at "approximately 1:34 p.m."
    23. present: The robbery occurred on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at approximately 1:34 p.m.
    24. present: The robbery is timed "Wednesday, June 18th, 2025" at "approximately 1:34 p.m."
    25. present: It dates the report Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, and times the robbery at approximately 1:34 p.m.
  • Impactpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads find I present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face", which states physical harm from the robbery.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face", which states physical harm from the robbery.
    2. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face", conveying physical harm from the robbery.
    3. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face", which states physical harm from the robbery.
    4. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face", and a tip warns that engaging "may put you in further danger".
    5. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face," and tips warn of "further danger" and a "vulnerable target."
    6. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face," stating physical harm even though no medical care was needed.
    7. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face", stating physical harm from the robbery.
    8. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face" and ripped their jeans, stating harm to the person.
    9. present: Suspects ripped the victim's jeans and "struck the victim in the face," stating physical harm.
    10. present: A suspect struck the victim in the face, which states physical harm from the robbery.
    11. present: Suspects ripped the victim's jeans and "struck the victim in the face", which states harm to a person and property.
    12. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face" and ripped their jeans, stating physical harm from the robbery.
    13. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face" after ripping jeans, stating physical harm beyond the robbery label.
    14. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face", which conveys physical harm from the robbery.
    15. present: A suspect struck the victim in the face, stating physical harm beyond the word robbery.
    16. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face", and tips warn of "further danger" and a "vulnerable target".
    17. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face", conveying physical harm from the robbery.
    18. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face" and ripped jeans, and tips warn of "danger."
    19. present: A suspect struck the victim in the face and ripped their jeans, which states physical harm even though no medical care was needed.
    20. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face" and ripped their jeans, stating physical harm beyond the label robbery.
    21. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face", stating physical harm from the robbery even though no medical care was needed.
    22. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face," which states physical harm from the robbery.
    23. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face", and tips warn of "further danger".
    24. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face", and tips warn that engaging "may put you in further danger".
    25. present: A suspect "struck the victim in the face," which states physical harm beyond merely naming the robbery.

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NYU posts Clery Campus Notices on its safety-alerts listing. Official product: the Emma webview.
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Official Emma Clery Campus Notice recovered from the NYU listing.
Outcome
Victim reported no injuries requiring medical attention. NYPD actively investigating. No TESTs.
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Campus Alert Archive. "New York University: Robbery on Washington Place." Incident of June 18, 2025. Added September 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/nyu-washington-place-robbery-2025-06-18/

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