{ "id": "2020-11-18-georgia-institute-of-technology-peachtree-place-armed-robbery", "slug": "georgia-institute-of-technology-peachtree-place-armed-robbery-2020-11-18", "institution": { "name": "Georgia Institute of Technology", "shortName": "Georgia Tech", "state": "GA", "type": "public-r1", "alertSystemName": "GTENS / GTPD Clery Safety Alert", "enrollment": 45000 }, "incident": { "date": "2020-11-18", "type": "robbery", "cleryCategory": "timely-warning", "resolution": "under-investigation", "headline": "Armed robbery on Peachtree Place between Spring and West Peachtree", "headlinePublic": "Armed robbery on Peachtree Place between Spring and West Peachtree", "summary": "Georgia Tech Police [published a Clery Act Safety Alert](https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2020/11182020.pdf) dated 2020-11-18 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: November 18, 2020, at approximately 3:55 a.m.\nIncident Location: Peachtree Place between Spring Street and West Peachtree Street\nIncident Description: The victims stated they left Opium nightclub and were walking toward their vehicle parked on Peachtree Place when they were approached by two suspects who were armed with rifles. The suspects demanded the victims' belongings and stole their yellow Dodge Charger. The suspects were last seen traveling north on West Peachtree Street towards Tenth Street. There were no injuries reported. The victims are not affiliated with the Institute.\nDescription of Suspects: Two males Armed with rifles Description of Vehicle: 2006 Yellow Dodge Charger Georgia license plate CJQ5941\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, visit: http://www.facilities.gatech.edu/om/requests/lighting.php. 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/2020/11182020.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 2020-11-18-georgia-tech-off-campus-armed-robbery-peachtree-place-between-spring-s: dual-slug filing unwound." ], "characterCount": 2519, "confidence": "high", "timestamp": "2020-11-18T03:55:00-05:00" }, { "sequence": 2, "type": "initial", "channel": "email", "verbatimText": "Clery Act Safety Alert\n Off Campus Armed Robbery\n\nIncident Date/Time: November 18, 2020, at approximately 3:55 a.m.\n\nIncident Location: Peachtree Place between Spring Street and West\nPeachtree Street\n\nIncident Description: The victims stated they left Opium nightclub and were\nwalking toward their vehicle parked on Peachtree Place when they were\napproached by two suspects who were armed with rifles. The suspects\ndemanded the victims' belongings and stole their yellow Dodge Charger. The\nsuspects were last seen traveling north on West Peachtree Street towards\nTenth Street. There were no injuries reported. The victims are not affiliated\nwith the Institute.\n\nDescription of Suspects:\nTwo males\nArmed with rifles\n\nDescription of Vehicle:\n2006 Yellow Dodge Charger\nGeorgia license plate CJQ5941\n\nStatus of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Atlanta\nPolice Department. Report any information regarding this and other criminal\nincidents to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477).\n\nSee Something, Say Something\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\n • Walk in well lit areas. To report inoperative exterior campus lighting,\n visit: http://www.facilities.gatech.edu/om/requests/lighting.php.\n • Walk with a friend or in a group.\n • Be aware of your surroundings.\n\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\nFederal law, the Clery Act, requires colleges and universities to report certain\ncrime statistics as well as to make timely notifications about crimes that pose\na threat to the community. The purpose of this alert is to help make you aware\nof crime so that you are able to take appropriate precautions. For more\ninformation, please visit www.police.gatech.edu.", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "sourceUrl": "https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2020/11182020.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 2020-11-18-georgia-tech-off-campus-armed-robbery-peachtree-place-between-spring-s: GT dual-slug same-day Clery alert. DEEP AUDIT." ], "characterCount": 2543, "confidence": "high", "timestampApprox": "Incident date 2020-11-18 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 2020-11-18-georgia-tech-off-campus-armed-robbery-peachtree-place-between-spring-s." ], "sources": [ { "type": "clery-asr", "title": "GTPD Clery Act Safety Alert", "url": "https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2020/11182020.pdf", "accessDate": "2026-07-25" } ], "confidence": "high", "tags": [ "clery", "georgia-tech", "gtpd", "robbery" ], "dateAdded": "2026-07-25", "lastUpdated": "2026-08-02", "addedBy": "ingestion" }