{
  "id": "2022-07-10-georgia-institute-of-technology-bp-spring-st-armed-robbery",
  "slug": "georgia-institute-of-technology-bp-spring-st-armed-robbery-2022-07-10",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Georgia Institute of Technology",
    "shortName": "Georgia Tech",
    "state": "GA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "GTENS / GTPD Clery Safety Alert",
    "enrollment": 45000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2022-07-10",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Armed robbery of purse from vehicle at BP Spring Street",
    "headlinePublic": "Armed robbery of purse from vehicle at BP Spring Street",
    "summary": "Georgia Tech Police [published a Clery Act Safety Alert](https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2022/071022.pdf) dated 2022-07-10 concerning this incident. Full flyer text is preserved from the official GTPD crime-alerts PDF.",
    "outcome": "See official GTPD Clery Act Safety Alert for investigation status and community guidance."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Clery Act Safety Alert\nOff Campus Armed Robbery\nIncident Date/Time: July 10, 2022 at approximately 8:15 PM\nIncident Location: 610 Spring Street NW (BP gas station)\nIncident Description: The victim reported she was walking back to her vehicle in the BP gas station parking lot when she noticed a man in her vehicle. When she approached, the male pointed a handgun at her. The man exited her vehicle with her purse and got into the passenger side of a 2022 blue Honda Civic bearing Georgia tag TEK1285. The suspect vehicle was last seen heading south on Spring Street, away from campus. The victim is not affiliated with the Institute.\nSuspect One (passenger) dreadlocks, white shirt, armed with a handgun\nSuspect Two (driver) short haircut, blue shirt\nDescription of Suspect Vehicle: 2022 blue Honda Civic bearing Georgia tag TEK1285\nStatus of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Atlanta Police Department. Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477)\nSee Something, Say Something Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) by calling 404-894-2500 or by emailing crimetips@police.gatech.edu. In addition, you can help GTPD and the community fight crime. Don’t look the other way or ignore suspicious activity. If you see something that prompts concern, say something and notify GTPD immediately.\nAdditional Safety Information for Georgia Tech • Walk in well-lit areas. To report inoperative exterior campus lighting, click here. • Walk with a friend or in a group. • Be aware of your surroundings. • Immediately report suspicious activity to the Georgia Tech Police by calling 404-894-2500. Program GTPD's number into your cell phone. • For on campus transportation from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., please call Stingerette at 404-385-RIDE. • Safety escorts are available through the Georgia Tech Police Department by calling 404-894-2500 or 4-GTPD. • Download the LiveSafe safety app for quick access to the Georgia Tech Police Department and other safety resources.\nClery Act Requirements Federal law, the Clery Act, requires colleges and universities to report certain crime statistics as well as to make timely notifications about crimes that pose a threat to the community. The purpose of this alert is to help make you aware of crime so that you are able to take appropriate precautions. For more information, please visit www.police.gatech.edu",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2022/071022.pdf",
      "sourceDescription": "Georgia Tech Police Department Clery Act Safety Alert PDF",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official GTPD crime-alert PDF text layer; flattened word breaks.",
        "Consolidated from 2022-07-10-georgia-tech-off-campus-armed-robbery-610-spring-street-nw-bp-gas-stat."
      ],
      "characterCount": 2506,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestamp": "2022-07-10T20:15:00-04:00"
    },
    {
      "sequence": 2,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Clery Act Safety Alert\n Off Campus Armed Robbery\n\nIncident Date/Time: July 10, 2022 at approximately 8:15 PM\n\nIncident Location: 610 Spring Street NW (BP gas station)\n\nIncident Description: The victim reported she was walking back to her vehicle in the\nBP gas station parking lot when she noticed a man in her vehicle. When she\napproached, the male pointed a handgun at her. The man exited her vehicle with her\npurse and got into the passenger side of a 2022 blue Honda Civic bearing Georgia tag\nTEK1285. The suspect vehicle was last seen heading south on Spring Street, away\nfrom campus. The victim is not affiliated with the Institute.\n\nSuspect One (passenger)\ndreadlocks, white shirt, armed with a handgun\n\nSuspect Two (driver)\nshort haircut, blue shirt\n\nDescription of Suspect Vehicle:\n2022 blue Honda Civic bearing Georgia tag TEK1285\n\nStatus of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Atlanta Police\nDepartment. Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to Crime\nStoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477)\n\nSee Something, Say Something\n\nReport any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to the\nGeorgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) by calling 404-894-2500 or by\nemailing crimetips@police.gatech.edu. In addition, you can help GTPD and\nthe community fight crime. Don't look the other way or ignore\nsuspicious activity. If you see something that prompts concern, say something\nand notify GTPD immediately.\n\nAdditional Safety Information for Georgia Tech\n • Walk in well-lit areas. To report inoperative exterior campus lighting,\n click here.\n • Walk with a friend or in a group.\n • Be aware of your surroundings.\n • Immediately report suspicious activity to the Georgia Tech Police by\n calling 404-894-2500. Program GTPD's number into your cell phone.\n • For on campus transportation from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., please call\n Stingerette at 404-385-RIDE.\n • Safety escorts are available through the Georgia Tech Police\n Department by calling 404-894-2500 or 4-GTPD.\n • Download the LiveSafe safety app for quick access to the Georgia Tech\n Police Department and other safety resources.\n\nClery Act Requirements Federal law, the Clery Act, requires colleges and\nuniversities to report certain crime statistics as well as to make timely\nnotifications about crimes that pose a threat to the community. The purpose of\nthis alert is to help make you aware of crime so that you are able to take\nappropriate precautions. For more information, please\nvisit www.police.gatech.edu",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2022/071022.pdf",
      "sourceDescription": "Georgia Tech Police Department Clery Act Safety Alert PDF",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official GTPD crime-alert PDF on police.gatech.edu.",
        "Consolidated from 2022-07-10-georgia-tech-off-campus-armed-robbery-610-spring-street-nw-bp-gas-stat. DEEP AUDIT."
      ],
      "characterCount": 2530,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "Incident date 2022-07-10 as stated on Clery safety-alert PDF"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Georgia Tech Police Department Clery Act Safety Alert PDF series under police.gatech.edu crimealerts.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official GTPD Clery PDF provides complete incident narrative, location, and investigation status.",
    "Consolidated from 2022-07-10-georgia-tech-off-campus-armed-robbery-610-spring-street-nw-bp-gas-stat."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "type": "clery-asr",
      "title": "GTPD Clery Act Safety Alert",
      "url": "https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2022/071022.pdf",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "clery",
    "georgia-tech",
    "gtpd",
    "robbery"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-08-02",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}
