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  "id": "2025-05-16-nyu-metrotech-robbery",
  "slug": "nyu-metrotech-robbery-2025-05-16",
  "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": "2025-05-16",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Armed robbery at 1 Metrotech Center",
    "headlinePublic": "Armed robbery at 1 Metrotech Center",
    "summary": "NYU Campus Safety [issued a Clery Campus Notice](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/9fukuj/eedb81288ca72365c9f90721345b4bdb) after NYPD notified it of an armed robbery at the north entrance of 1 Metrotech Center in Brooklyn at about 2:44 p.m. on May 16, 2025.",
    "outcome": "No reported injuries. NYPD investigating. Two suspects fled toward Jay Street and Flatbush Avenue."
  },
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      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "NYU Clery Campus Notice\n\nArmed Robbery\n\nOn Friday, May 16th, 2025, the Department of Campus Safety was notified by the NYPD of a report of an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 2:44 p.m., in front of the north entrance of 1 Metrotech Center, in Brooklyn.\n\nThe victim, a Non-NYU affiliate, reported that two unknown individuals demanded the victim hand over their book bag at gunpoint. Once the bag was taken from the victim, the suspects fled in different directions. One suspect fled westbound towards Jay Street. The other suspect fled eastbound towards Flatbush Avenue.\n\nThere were no reported injuries. The NYPD is actively investigating the matter and searching for the assailants. \n\nDescription of Suspect(s): One suspect was masculine-presenting and wearing a black shirt. The second suspect was masculine-presenting and wearing a red hoodie. \n\nIf you have any 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 -- a store, 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. \nReport suspicious behavior to Campus Public Safety without delay.\nKeep an inventory and photographs of valuable items for reference in case of loss or theft.\nIf you are the victim of - or witness to - 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\nCheck out our website to learn more about how to stay safe on campus and around the city, including tips, community engagement events, and digital programming.\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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        "Distinct incident from 2025-05-09-nyu-metrotech-burglary: May 16 armed robbery at 1 Metrotech vs May 9 locker burglary at Rogers Hall / 6 MetroTech."
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  "context": "NYU posts Clery Campus Notices and Safety Advisories on its [safety-alerts listing](https://www.nyu.edu/life/safety-health-wellness/campus-safety/safety-alerts.html). Official product: the [Emma webview](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/9fukuj/eedb81288ca72365c9f90721345b4bdb).",
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  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
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  "dateAdded": "2026-09-21",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-09-21",
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