{
  "id": "2026-04-30-columbia-university-120th-119th-burglaries",
  "slug": "columbia-university-120th-119th-burglaries-2026-04-30",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Columbia University",
    "shortName": "Columbia",
    "state": "NY",
    "type": "private-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "Columbia Public Safety Clery Alert",
    "enrollment": 33000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-04-30",
    "type": "burglary",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Timely warning for buzzing-entry burglaries on 120th and 119th",
    "headlinePublic": "Timely warning for buzzing-entry burglaries on 120th and 119th",
    "summary": "Columbia Public Safety [issued Clery Crime Alert W11](https://publicsafety.columbia.edu/sites/publicsafety.columbia.edu/files/content/W11_Clery_Burglaries_414West120thStreetand420West119thStreet_2026_04_30.pdf) for two burglaries on the evening of April 30, 2026 at 414 West 120th St and 420 West 119th St, with multi-apartment buzzing entry.",
    "outcome": "Same suspect believed responsible. Public Safety seeking tips at 201-580-0093, report 26-001623."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "May 1, 2026 (Clery Crime Alert W11 PDF created 09:20 EDT)",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Clery Crime Alert\nBurglaries\nColumbia University Public Safety was recently informed of multiple burglaries that occurred on the\nevening of April 30, 2026. The first incident occurred at 8:59 PM at 414 West 120th St.  The second\nincident occurred at 9:30 PM at 420 West 119th St.\nBoth incidents appeared to have been committed by the same suspect. They entered these locations by\nbuzzing multiple apartments until granted access.\nNo other information is available currently. If you have any additional information about these incidents,\nplease contact Investigator G. Torres at 201-580-0093 and reference report number 26-001623.\nThe individual is described as male-presenting, of average height, with a slim-to-average build. At the time\nof observation, the individual was wearing a dark jacket over a light-colored top, paired with light blue\njeans and athletic sneakers featuring light-colored soles. A dark baseball cap was worn low over the face.\nThe individual was also carrying a crossbody or shoulder bag.\nAdditionally, the individual was observed pushing a small wire shopping cart containing assorted items,\nincluding a cardboard box.\nHarm Reduction Strategies:\nNo one is ever responsible for a crime committed against them. The responsibility lies entirely with\nthe perpetrator. If something happens, we encourage you to report it. Reporting helps protect\nothers and ensures you can access support and services. Report the incident to the Department of\nPublic Safety at\nMorningside: 212-854-5555\nManhattanville: 212-853-3333\nMedical Center: 212-305-7979\nSign up for free services such as FedEx Delivery Manager® and UPS My Choice® or use an Amazon\nPick Up Location, such as a locker or local store. Many online retailers allow you to send directly to a\nlocal shipping center or retail store at check out.\nDo NOT buzz people into your building if you do not know who they are.\nStay informed about delivery statuses and estimated arrival times and try to retrieve your packages\nin a timely manner.\nDisclaimer: Clery Crime Alerts (Timely Warning Notifications) are distributed pursuant to the Jeanne Clery\nCampus Safety Act. Columbia University is required to alert the campus community when certain crimes\noccur in our Clery Act defined campuses that represent a serious or continuous threat to the community.\nFor additional information, please visit our Clery Act website or email ps-compliance@columbia.edu",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://publicsafety.columbia.edu/sites/publicsafety.columbia.edu/files/content/W11_Clery_Burglaries_414West120thStreetand420West119thStreet_2026_04_30.pdf",
      "sourceDescription": "Columbia Public Safety Clery Crime Alert PDF (W11 Apr 30 2026)",
      "annotations": [
        "PDF text layer ligatures normalized to ASCII, matching W05/W06 capture practice. sha256 5e0bef5a0b14243d2eb076ffc07a433d2ad64460ea0890cdcb1ee6e51002b53f. Official registered-sign marks preserved. Double space after 120th St. preserved.",
        "Distinct incident from 2026-04-03-columbia-university-claremont-122nd-burglaries: different date and 414 W 120 / 420 W 119 vs 150 Claremont / 520 W 122."
      ],
      "characterCount": 2417
    }
  ],
  "context": "Columbia Public Safety posts Clery Crime Alerts as PDFs. Official product: the [W11 burglaries warning](https://publicsafety.columbia.edu/sites/publicsafety.columbia.edu/files/content/W11_Clery_Burglaries_414West120thStreetand420West119thStreet_2026_04_30.pdf) for April 30, 2026 at 414 West 120th Street and 420 West 119th Street. The [W09 April 3 warning](https://publicsafety.columbia.edu/sites/publicsafety.columbia.edu/files/content/W09_Clery_Burglaries_150ClaremontAveand520West122ndStreet_2026_04_03.pdf) is a distinct buzzing-entry series.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official PDF lists two timed evening burglaries 31 minutes apart and a clothing description plus a wire shopping cart."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Columbia Public Safety Clery Crime Alert PDF (W11 Apr 30 2026)",
      "url": "https://publicsafety.columbia.edu/sites/publicsafety.columbia.edu/files/content/W11_Clery_Burglaries_414West120thStreetand420West119thStreet_2026_04_30.pdf",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-09-20",
      "archiveUrl": null,
      "archiveNotes": "SPN not attempted after 500 flap"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "private-r1",
    "new-york",
    "columbia",
    "ivy",
    "burglary",
    "clery"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-09-20",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-09-20",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}