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  "id": "2025-05-21-nyu-washington-place-robbery",
  "slug": "nyu-washington-place-robbery-2025-05-21",
  "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": "2025-05-21",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Armed robbery in front of Pless Annex",
    "headlinePublic": "Armed robbery in front of Pless Annex",
    "summary": "NYU Campus Safety [issued a Clery Campus Notice](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/pghzuj/e71146955965b8ab21d67c2586666672) after NYPD notified it of an armed robbery in front of the Pless Annex at 26 Washington Place at about 10:11 p.m. on May 21, 2025.",
    "outcome": "No reported injuries. NYPD investigating and searching for the assailants. Parties described as non-NYU affiliates known to one another."
  },
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      "type": "initial",
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      "verbatimText": "NYU Clery Campus Notice\n\nArmed Robbery\n\nOn Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, the Department of Campus Safety was notified by the NYPD of a report of an armed robbery that occurred on May 21st, 2025 at approximately 10:11 p.m., in front of the Pless Annex located at 26 Washington Place, in Manhattan.\n\nPreliminary information indicates that the individuals involved were non-NYU affiliates.  They were engaged in a discussion amongst themselves when the situation escalated, resulting in one party brandishing a firearm and robbing the other of their backpack. The individual who brandished the firearm then fled in a grey BMW along with another participant. The NYPD believes the incident was isolated in nature, and the involved parties were known to one another prior to the occurrence.\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 with a dark complexion, short black hair, and was wearing a black shirt under his grey top, and also had on white sneakers. The second suspect was masculine-presenting with a dark complexion, short black hair, grey pants, and black sneakers.\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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        "Distinct incident from 2025-06-18-nyu-washington-place-robbery: May 21 Pless Annex armed robbery vs June 18 Mercer/Washington Place robbery."
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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/pghzuj/e71146955965b8ab21d67c2586666672).",
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  "confidence": "high",
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