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  "id": "2025-02-12-nyu-lipton-stalking",
  "slug": "nyu-lipton-stalking-2025-02-12",
  "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": "2025-02-12",
    "type": "stalking",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Stalking along Washington Square West",
    "headlinePublic": "Stalking along Washington Square West",
    "summary": "NYU Campus Safety [issued a Clery Campus Notice](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/xy0cnj/613b6573bfdb0f25ea6c24f3cf90d0f0) for stalking of a student along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, most recently at 10:33 a.m. on February 12, 2025.",
    "outcome": "No physical injuries. Student offered support and assistance reporting to NYPD. Multiple incidents over about a week."
  },
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      "type": "initial",
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      "verbatimText": "NYU Clery Campus Notice\n\nStalking\n\nA report was made to the Department of Campus Safety following the most recent incident, which occurred today, February 12, 2025. The individual followed the student along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, stopping at the front of Lipton when the student entered at 10:33 a.m. The student reported the individual attempted to engage in conversation with them.\n\nThe student indicated that they first observed the individual following them in the same general area a week prior, and there had been multiple incidents between then and today. The individual attempted to verbally engage with the student in addition to following them south on Washington Square West. The student did not engage with the individual.\nNo physical injuries were reported. The student was offered support services and assistance in reporting to the NYPD.\n\nDescription of Suspect: The suspect was described by the complainant as masculine presenting, in their 30's, and is approximately 6'0\". The suspect was described as having a dark complexion and has been wearing a black winter coat sweatshirt, a black face mask, and black pants each time they were observed by the complainant.\n\nIf you have any additional information about this incident, please contact 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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