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  "id": "2025-01-11-nyu-astor-place-robbery",
  "slug": "nyu-astor-place-robbery-2025-01-11",
  "institution": {
    "name": "New York University",
    "shortName": "NYU",
    "state": "NY",
    "type": "private-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "NYU Alert / Clery Campus Notice",
    "enrollment": 60000
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  "incident": {
    "date": "2025-01-11",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Robbery near Raising Cane's on Astor Place",
    "headlinePublic": "Robbery near Raising Cane's on Astor Place",
    "summary": "NYU Campus Safety [issued a Clery Campus Notice](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/xe91kj/f232fc8b7e2e5193124dbbd2c1ff3cdc) for a robbery near Raising Cane's at 20 Astor Place around 2:30 p.m. on January 11, 2025.",
    "outcome": "Victim coerced to nearby McDonald's ATM. Support offered where stated."
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      "type": "initial",
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      "verbatimText": "NYU Clery Campus Notice\n\nRobbery\n\nOn Saturday, January 11, 2025, the Department of Campus Safety received a report of a robbery that took place at approximately 2:30 p.m. near Raising Cane's, located at 20 Astor Place, in Manhattan.\n\nThe victim, an NYU student, was approached by two unknown individuals who asked the victim for money. When the student declined, the individuals stated, \"We can do this the easy way or the hard way,\" prompting the victim to hand over $20. The individuals then coerced the student to the McDonald's at 724 Broadway, where the student withdrew money from an ATM and handed the money over to the individuals.\n\nSubsequently, the individuals coerced the student to visit Citibank at 749 Broadway and Bank of America at 742 Broadway. Although the student attempted to withdraw more funds at these locations, the attempts were unsuccessful. At this point, the individuals coerced the student into using Apple Pay to transfer money electronically to their phones. The individuals then fled the scene.\n\nThe student reported no physical injuries and was offered supportive resources. A report has been filed with the NYPD.\n\nDescription of Suspects: The student reports the suspects are male-presenting with dark complexions, approximately 5'6\" to 5'8\" tall, with slim builds. The individuals were wearing all black clothing.\n\nIf you have additional information about this incident, please contact the NYPD at 1(800) 577-TIPS and NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.\n\nPlease Remember These Safety Tips:\n\nBe aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone. \nWalk in groups whenever you can. There is always safety in numbers.\nUsing a smartphone or other electronic devices, especially with earbuds, can be distracting and may make you a vulnerable target for an assailant. \nTrust your instincts. If you feel that you may be in danger, seek out others or an open NYU facility that has Campus Safety Officers posted.\nIf you are the victim of a crime, do not engage with the assailant as that may put you in further danger. \nIf you are the victim of a crime, call 911 immediately and then report the incident to the Department of Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.\nNYU Students can call the Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999 24/7 for confidential medical and counseling support.\nNYU Faculty, Administrators, and Staff can call the Employee Assistance Program powered by Optum at (888) 980-8740 24/7 for confidential counseling support.\n\nRead 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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  "confidence": "high",
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