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  "id": "2024-09-28-nyu-metrotech-motor-vehicle-theft",
  "slug": "nyu-metrotech-motor-vehicle-theft-2024-09-28",
  "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": "2024-09-28",
    "type": "motor-vehicle-theft",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "E-bike thefts at Rogers Hall bike racks",
    "headlinePublic": "E-bike thefts at Rogers Hall bike racks",
    "summary": "NYU Campus Safety [issued a Clery Campus Notice](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/xqitdj/b66d459b782840b4b22e6f9e2d6a969f) for two e-bike thefts in front of Rogers Hall bike racks at 6 MetroTech Center, the first on September 28, 2024.",
    "outcome": "Two student e-bikes stolen within seven days from the same racks. One complainant declined an NYPD report."
  },
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      "type": "initial",
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      "verbatimText": "NYU Clery Campus Notice\n\nElectric Bike Thefts\n(Motor Vehicle Thefts)\n\nThe NYU Department of Campus Safety recently received two reports from NYU students of Motor Vehicle Thefts involving electric bikes that occured within the span of seven days. These incidents occurred in front of Rodger's Hall bike racks, at 6 MetroTech Center, in Brooklyn.\n\nThe first complainant an NYU student, reported that they locked their e-bike in front of Rodger's Hall bike rack on Saturday, September 28th at 10:00 a.m., and when they returned at 9:00 p.m., realized the e-bike was stolen.\n\nThe complainant declined to file a police report with the NYPD.\n\nThe second complainant an NYU student, reported that they locked their e-bike in front of Rodger's Hall bike rack on Saturday, October 5th, 2024 at 1:50 p.m. and when they returned at 4:30 p.m., realized the e-bike was stolen. \n\nThe complainant filed a police report with the NYPD.\n\nIf you have any additional information about these incidents, please contact NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.\n\nPlease Remember These Safety Tips:\n\nIn addition to parking in a gated or designated parking area, consider using a heavy duty lock and/or chain to secure your bicycle or scooter. \nDo not leave your bicycle or scooter for extended periods of time, such as overnight.\nConsider registering your bicycles and other valuable property with Campus Safety's Violet Tag program, which provides community members with the opportunity to place an adhesive sticker on valuable property, so that if it is lost or stolen and recovered, it can be returned to them. To register, please email dcs-community-engagement@nyu.edu. \nIf you witness behavior that seems odd or out of place, trust your instincts and report it to your nearest Campus Safety Officer.\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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        "Distinct incident from 2025-05-09-nyu-metrotech-burglary: September 2024 outdoor e-bike thefts vs May 2025 locker burglary at Rogers Hall / 6 MetroTech."
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  "dateAdded": "2026-09-21",
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