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Attempted carjacking at Whole Foods on Via La Jolla Drive

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UC San Diego Police issued a community alert bulletin after confirming a 3:33 p.m. off-campus attempted robbery near Whole Foods Market at 8825 Via La Jolla Drive. Two suspects approached the victim. One kept a hand in a hoodie pocket, demanded keys, and threatened to shoot her. No weapon was seen. The attempt failed; the suspects ran behind FedEx at 8849 Via La Jolla Drive. San Diego Police is investigating.

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UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT March 21, 2025 ALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY ALERT BULLETIN – Attempted Robbery/ Carjacking At 3:33 PM, the UC San Diego Police confirmed information that an attempted robbery occurred in the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr, NOT on campus, in the City of San Diego. The San Diego Police Department reported that two suspects approached the victim, Suspect #1 has his hand in his hoodie pocket, demanded keys from the reporting party, and threatened to shoot her. No weapon was ever seen during this incident. The suspects were unsuccessful and ran behind the FedEx located at 8849 Via La Jolla Drive. The suspects were described as #1 - Male adult, late 20's to early 30's, with a beard or some other type of facial hair. The second subject is was possibly related, described as a male adult in his 20's, wearing a black hoodie. If you have information that could be helpful in this investigation, please call the San Diego Police Department at (619) 531-2000. The remainder of this message provides general information about preventing and reporting a robbery, and is not necessarily related to this incident. If you are a victim of a robbery: Your personal safety is more important than money or merchandise. Believe the robber if they say they have a gun, knife or other weapon. Try to maintain a calm demeanor. Don’t make sudden moves or try to apprehend the suspect yourself. Concentrate on remembering a description of the suspect and when safe to do so, call the police immediately at 9-1-1. Assess the situation. Remember every situation is different; you are the only one who can decide the appropriate course of action. Seek medical attention as required. Consider contacting confidential campus support resources: UC San Diego students – visit Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): https://caps.ucsd.edu and (858) 534-3755. UC San Diego faculty and staff – visit Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP): https://blink.ucsd.edu/sponsor/hr/org-chart/fsap.html and (858) 534-5523. UC San Diego Health Sciences benefits-eligible faculty and staff – visit Liveandworkwell operated by Optum/United Behavioral Health: https://liveandworkwell.com and (866) 808-6205 (use company code UCSDMC). To help reduce the risk of being the victim of a robbery: Report suspicious activity immediately to the UC San Diego Police Department by calling 9-1-1. Think ahead. Thinking about your options ahead of time and discussing them with others may help you make quick decisions under difficult circumstances. Use the UC San Diego Safety Escort Program. Call (858) 534-WALK, available daily from dusk to dawn. Whenever possible, travel well-lit, busy routes. Avoid walking or parking in shadowed areas. Have your keys in your hand as you approach your door. Avoid displaying and carrying large sums of money in public. Only carry the credit cards you need. Be careful with purses or wallets. Carry a purse close to your body, but do not loop or wrap straps around you. A purse snatcher could injure you. Keep wallets in an inside pocket. When using an ATM, have your ATM card ready and in your hand as you approach the ATM. Be careful that no one can see you entering your pin and do not count or visually display any money you received from the ATM. Know the location of Campus Emergency Telephones on routes to and from campus destinations. What is this Notice? This notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Community Bulletins are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves. University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093
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UC San Diego Campus Notices wiki: Community Alert Bulletin Attempted Robbery/Carjacking 03-21-2025 (Via La Jolla Whole Foods)ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.netfind archived copies
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Incident 2025-03-21 3:33 p.m. PDT. Officially off campus in the City of San Diego; campus community bulletin with robbery-prevention instruction.
Distinct from 2026-08-03-uc-san-diego-central-campus-trolley-station-scooter-robbery (later date, on-campus trolley) and from 2025-04-02-uc-san-diego-muir-mandeville-escooter-thefts (later date, e-scooter thefts).
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How the first alert is built

To check this alert, Claude Opus 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.

UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT March 21, 2025 ALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY ALERT BULLETIN – Attempted Robbery/ Carjacking At 3:33 PM, the UC San Diego Police confirmed information that an attempted robbery occurred in the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr, NOT on campus, in the City of San Diego. The San Diego Police Department reported that two suspects approached the victim, Suspect #1 has his hand in his hoodie pocket, demanded keys from the reporting party, and threatened to shoot her. No weapon was ever seen during this incident. The suspects were unsuccessful and ran behind the FedEx located at 8849 Via La Jolla Drive. The suspects were described as #1 - Male adult, late 20's to early 30's, with a beard or some other type of facial hair. The second subject is was possibly related, described as a male adult in his 20's, wearing a black hoodie. If you have information that could be helpful in this investigation, please call the San Diego Police Department at (619) 531-2000. The remainder of this message provides general information about preventing and reporting a robbery, and is not necessarily related to this incident. If you are a victim of a robbery: Your personal safety is more important than money or merchandise. Believe the robber if they say they have a gun, knife or other weapon. Try to maintain a calm demeanor. Don’t make sudden moves or try to apprehend the suspect yourself. Concentrate on remembering a description of the suspect and when safe to do so, call the police immediately at 9-1-1. Assess the situation. Remember every situation is different; you are the only one who can decide the appropriate course of action. Seek medical attention as required. Consider contacting confidential campus support resources: UC San Diego students – visit Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): https://caps.ucsd.edu and (858) 534-3755. UC San Diego faculty and staff – visit Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP): https://blink.ucsd.edu/sponsor/hr/org-chart/fsap.html and (858) 534-5523. UC San Diego Health Sciences benefits-eligible faculty and staff – visit Liveandworkwell operated by Optum/United Behavioral Health: https://liveandworkwell.com and (866) 808-6205 (use company code UCSDMC). To help reduce the risk of being the victim of a robbery: Report suspicious activity immediately to the UC San Diego Police Department by calling 9-1-1. Think ahead. Thinking about your options ahead of time and discussing them with others may help you make quick decisions under difficult circumstances. Use the UC San Diego Safety Escort Program. Call (858) 534-WALK, available daily from dusk to dawn. Whenever possible, travel well-lit, busy routes. Avoid walking or parking in shadowed areas. Have your keys in your hand as you approach your door. Avoid displaying and carrying large sums of money in public. Only carry the credit cards you need. Be careful with purses or wallets. Carry a purse close to your body, but do not loop or wrap straps around you. A purse snatcher could injure you. Keep wallets in an inside pocket. When using an ATM, have your ATM card ready and in your hand as you approach the ATM. Be careful that no one can see you entering your pin and do not count or visually display any money you received from the ATM. Know the location of Campus Emergency Telephones on routes to and from campus destinations. What is this Notice? This notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Community Bulletins are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves. University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. The bulletin carries the "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT" header and attributes the confirmation to "the UC San Diego Police" and the San Diego Police Department.

    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: The UC San Diego Police Department issues it and names SDPD as the investigating agency.
    2. present: "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT" heads the bulletin and the police confirmed the information.
    3. present: The bulletin carries the UC San Diego Police Department header and names SDPD as reporting agency.
    4. present: The bulletin is headed by the UC San Diego Police Department and cites San Diego Police.
    5. present: The UC San Diego Police Department heads the bulletin and confirmed the information.
    6. present: The police department masthead and references to UC San Diego Police identify the issuer.
    7. present: UC San Diego Police confirmed it and the San Diego Police Department is cited.
    8. present: It is issued by UC San Diego Police and cites the San Diego Police Department.
    9. present: The bulletin comes from the "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT" and cites the San Diego Police Department.
    10. present: "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT" issues the bulletin, with San Diego Police also cited.
    11. present: "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT" and the San Diego Police Department are both identified.
    12. present: "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT" heads the bulletin and San Diego Police are cited.
    13. present: The UC San Diego Police Department issues the bulletin and San Diego Police are also named.
    14. present: It is issued under the UC San Diego Police Department heading as a community alert bulletin.
    15. present: Issued under the UC San Diego Police Department header, citing San Diego Police as well.
    16. present: The UC San Diego Police Department heads the bulletin and San Diego Police are also named.
    17. present: "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT" and the San Diego Police Department are both named as sources.
    18. present: "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT" heads the bulletin and names the San Diego Police as well.
    19. present: The UC San Diego Police Department heads the bulletin and San Diego Police are cited.
    20. present: It is issued under "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT" and cites San Diego Police as well.
    21. present: Issued under the UC San Diego Police Department banner and cites the San Diego Police Department.
    22. present: Issued under the UC San Diego Police Department masthead with SDPD cited.
    23. present: The UC San Diego Police Department heads the bulletin and confirmed the information.
    24. present: The bulletin is headed by the UC San Diego Police Department and cites San Diego police.
    25. present: "UC San Diego Police" issued the bulletin and San Diego PD is cited.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. The hazard is named in the subject line, "COMMUNITY ALERT BULLETIN, Attempted Robbery/ Carjacking", and described as two suspects demanding keys from the victim.

    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: It reports an "attempted robbery" and carjacking with a threat to shoot.
    2. present: It describes "an attempted robbery" and carjacking by two suspects, a named violent crime.
    3. present: It reports an "attempted robbery" and carjacking, a specific crime.
    4. present: "an attempted robbery" and carjacking with a threat to shoot name the crime.
    5. present: "Attempted Robbery/ Carjacking" by two suspects is specifically named.
    6. present: It reports an "attempted robbery" and carjacking with a demand for car keys.
    7. present: It describes an "attempted robbery" and carjacking with a threat to shoot.
    8. present: It names an "Attempted Robbery/ Carjacking" with a threat to shoot.
    9. present: It names an "attempted robbery" and carjacking in which suspects demanded keys.
    10. present: It is labeled an "Attempted Robbery/ Carjacking" with a demand for keys.
    11. present: It describes an "attempted robbery" and carjacking with a threat to shoot.
    12. present: It names an "Attempted Robbery/ Carjacking".
    13. present: "Attempted Robbery/ Carjacking" names the specific crime attempted.
    14. present: An "attempted robbery/ carjacking" is the specifically named crime.
    15. present: "an attempted robbery" and carjacking with a threat to shoot name the crime specifically.
    16. present: It reports an "attempted robbery" and carjacking with a demand for keys.
    17. present: It reports an "Attempted Robbery/ Carjacking", a specific crime.
    18. present: It reports an "attempted robbery/ carjacking" with a threat to shoot.
    19. present: "an attempted robbery" and carjacking with a threat to shoot name the crime.
    20. present: It reports an "attempted robbery/ carjacking" by two suspects.
    21. present: "attempted robbery" and carjacking are specific crimes.
    22. present: An "attempted robbery/ Carjacking" is the specifically named crime.
    23. present: It describes an "attempted robbery/ Carjacking" with a threat to shoot.
    24. present: "Attempted Robbery/ Carjacking" names the specific crime committed.
    25. present: It names an "attempted robbery/ Carjacking" with a threat to shoot.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. The location is exact and explicitly off campus: "the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr, NOT on campus", with suspects fleeing behind the FedEx at 8849 Via La Jolla Drive.

    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 places the event near "Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr".
    2. present: It happened "in the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr".
    3. present: The place is "the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr".
    4. present: "the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr" is precise.
    5. present: It happened "in the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr".
    6. present: It is placed "in the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr".
    7. present: The scene is "the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr", off campus.
    8. present: The scene is "the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr, NOT on campus".
    9. present: It specifies "the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr, NOT on campus".
    10. present: The location is "the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr".
    11. present: The scene is "the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr".
    12. present: It occurred "in the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr, NOT on campus".
    13. present: It locates the attempt "in the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr".
    14. present: It happened near "the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr", off campus.
    15. present: The scene is "the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr".
    16. present: The scene is "the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr", explicitly off campus.
    17. present: It happened "in the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr".
    18. present: It names the "Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr, NOT on campus".
    19. present: It locates the incident "in the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr".
    20. present: The location is "the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr, NOT on campus".
    21. present: The vicinity of "Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr" is given.
    22. present: Placed "in the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr".
    23. present: It places the event "in the vicinity of the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr".
    24. present: It gives the Whole Foods Market at "8825 Via La Jolla Dr", noting it is off campus.
    25. present: It occurred near "the Whole Foods Market, located at 8825 Via La Jolla Dr", off campus.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. Clear instructions follow, including "Your personal safety is more important than money or merchandise", "Believe the robber if they say they have a gun", and calling police at 9-1-1.

    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: It says to call police at 911 when safe and to avoid sudden moves during a robbery.
    2. present: It instructs readers to "call the police immediately at 9-1-1" and to report suspicious activity.
    3. present: It advises calling 911 when safe, not making sudden moves, and traveling well lit routes.
    4. present: It tells readers to "call the police immediately at 9-1-1" and gives robbery avoidance steps.
    5. present: Readers are told to call 9-1-1, avoid sudden moves and report suspicious activity.
    6. present: Readers are told to call 911 when safe, not make sudden moves and not to apprehend the suspect.
    7. present: It advises calling police at 9-1-1 and gives conduct rules if confronted by a robber.
    8. present: It instructs readers to "call the police immediately at 9-1-1" and not to apprehend suspects.
    9. present: It advises believing a robber who claims a weapon, not making sudden moves, and calling 9-1-1 when safe.
    10. present: It advises calling police at 9-1-1 when safe and not trying to apprehend the suspect.
    11. present: Readers are told to avoid sudden moves, not apprehend suspects, and "call the police immediately at 9-1-1".
    12. present: Readers should "call the police immediately at 9-1-1" and avoid shadowed areas.
    13. present: Readers are told to call 9-1-1, not to apprehend suspects and to travel well lit busy routes.
    14. present: Readers are told to call 9-1-1, not make sudden moves, and use safety escorts.
    15. present: Readers are told to "call the police immediately at 9-1-1" and given personal safety steps.
    16. present: It tells readers to "call the police immediately at 9-1-1" and not to try to apprehend the suspect.
    17. present: "call the police immediately at 9-1-1" and travel well lit routes are instructions to readers.
    18. present: Readers are advised to "call the police immediately at 9-1-1", avoid sudden moves and travel well-lit routes.
    19. present: It advises calling 9-1-1, avoiding sudden moves, and traveling well lit busy routes.
    20. present: Readers are told to "call the police immediately at 9-1-1" and given robbery avoidance steps.
    21. present: Readers are told to call police at 9 1 1, not to apprehend suspects, and to travel well lit routes.
    22. present: It advises calling police at 9-1-1, not apprehending suspects, and travelling well lit routes.
    23. present: Readers are told to call 9-1-1, avoid sudden moves and report suspicious activity immediately.
    24. present: Readers are advised to call police at 9-1-1, avoid sudden moves, and travel well lit routes.
    25. present: Readers are advised to stay calm, not apprehend suspects, and "call the police immediately at 9-1-1".
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. The confirmation time is stated as "At 3:33 PM" and the bulletin is dated March 21, 2025 in its header.

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: The time "At 3:33 PM" on March 21, 2025 is stated.
    2. present: "At 3:33 PM" plus the March 21, 2025 dateline fix when the confirmation came.
    3. present: "At 3:33 PM" fixes the time of confirmation.
    4. present: "At 3:33 PM" together with the March 21, 2025 dateline fixes the time.
    5. present: "At 3:33 PM" on the dated March 21, 2025 bulletin fixes the time.
    6. present: "At 3:33 PM" on the stated March 21, 2025 date anchors the event in time.
    7. present: The confirmation is timed "At 3:33 PM" under the March 21, 2025 dateline.
    8. present: "At 3:33 PM" on the dated March 21, 2025 bulletin gives the time.
    9. present: The time "At 3:33 PM" and the dateline March 21, 2025 establish when it happened.
    10. present: "At 3:33 PM" on March 21, 2025 establishes when it happened.
    11. present: "At 3:33 PM" fixes when the information was confirmed.
    12. present: "At 3:33 PM" on the dated March 21, 2025 bulletin sets the time.
    13. present: The bulletin is dated March 21, 2025 and fixes the confirmation "At 3:33 PM".
    14. present: The bulletin gives the confirmation time "At 3:33 PM" and the date March 21, 2025.
    15. present: "At 3:33 PM" on the dated March 21, 2025 bulletin fixes the time.
    16. present: It states the confirmation time "At 3:33 PM" under the date March 21, 2025.
    17. present: "At 3:33 PM" on the dated March 21, 2025 bulletin establishes the time.
    18. present: "At 3:33 PM" on "March 21, 2025" pins down the time.
    19. present: "At 3:33 PM" on "March 21, 2025" times the confirmation.
    20. present: "At 3:33 PM" on the dated March 21, 2025 bulletin fixes the time.
    21. present: "At 3:33 PM" on the dated March 21, 2025 bulletin gives the time.
    22. present: "At 3:33 PM" fixes when the information was confirmed.
    23. present: The alert states the time "At 3:33 PM".
    24. present: "At 3:33 PM" on the dated March 21, 2025 bulletin fixes the time.
    25. present: "At 3:33 PM" and the March 21, 2025 dateline place it in time.
  • Impactpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. The threatened harm is explicit: Suspect #1 had "his hand in his hoodie pocket" and "threatened to shoot her", though "No weapon was ever seen".

    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 "threatened to shoot her", and the advice notes personal safety outranks property.
    2. present: A suspect "threatened to shoot her", and the advice that safety outweighs money conveys real danger.
    3. present: A suspect "threatened to shoot her", and the advice notes safety outweighs money, conveying bodily risk.
    4. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her" and readers are warned a purse snatcher could injure them.
    5. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her", and the notice warns personal safety outweighs money or merchandise.
    6. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her" and readers are told to believe a claimed weapon and seek medical attention.
    7. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her" and a snatcher "could injure you", stated harms.
    8. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her", and the text warns personal safety outweighs property.
    9. present: A suspect "threatened to shoot her" and the tips warn a purse snatcher "could injure you".
    10. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her" and the text warns personal safety outweighs property.
    11. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her" and the text warns a snatcher "could injure you".
    12. present: A suspect "threatened to shoot her", and the advice stresses personal safety over property.
    13. present: A suspect "threatened to shoot her" and the advice warns personal safety outweighs money or merchandise.
    14. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her" and readers are warned personal safety outweighs property.
    15. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her" and the advice warns a snatcher "could injure you".
    16. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her", and the advice warns a purse snatcher "could injure you".
    17. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her", and the text warns personal safety outweighs property.
    18. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her" and the advice that "personal safety is more important than money" conveys risk.
    19. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her" and the text warns personal safety outweighs property.
    20. present: A suspect "threatened to shoot her" and the text warns "A purse snatcher could injure you".
    21. present: A suspect "threatened to shoot her" and readers are warned safety matters more than merchandise.
    22. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her", and readers are told to seek medical attention as required.
    23. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her" and the text warns personal safety outweighs property.
    24. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her", and the advice warns a purse snatcher could injure you.
    25. present: The suspect "threatened to shoot her" and readers are warned personal safety outweighs property.

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About this analysis
Context

Background

UC San Diego Police posted the community bulletin on the Campus Notices wiki, linked from police.ucsd.edu/alerts/warnings.html as 03/21/2025 Attempted Robbery/Carjacking.
Analysis

Key Findings

3:33 p.m. March 21, 2025: two suspects approached a victim near Whole Foods at 8825 Via La Jolla Drive (officially not on campus). One demanded keys with a hand in a hoodie pocket and threatened to shoot; no weapon seen. Suspects fled behind FedEx at 8849 Via La Jolla Drive.
Official grammar: the second subject is was possibly related.
Outcome
Suspects unsuccessful. Not in custody. San Diego Police investigating.
Provenance

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    COMMUNITY ALERT BULLETIN – Attempted Robbery/ Carjacking - 03-21-2025
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Campus Alert Archive. "University of California, San Diego: Attempted carjacking at Whole Foods on Via La Jolla Drive." Incident of March 21, 2025. Added August 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/uc-san-diego-via-la-jolla-whole-foods-attempted-carjacking-2025-03-21/

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