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  "id": "2024-11-24-nyu-washington-square-park-robbery",
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  "institution": {
    "name": "New York University",
    "shortName": "NYU",
    "state": "NY",
    "type": "private-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "NYU Alert / Clery Campus Notice",
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  "incident": {
    "date": "2024-11-24",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Robbery at Washington Place park entrance",
    "headlinePublic": "Robbery at Washington Place park entrance",
    "summary": "NYU Campus Safety [issued a Clery Campus Notice](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/1xmwhj/9a194339a0981baef7163dc189751171) for a robbery near the west-side Washington Place entrance of Washington Square Park around 8:20 p.m. on November 24, 2024.",
    "outcome": "Cookies and a bottle of water taken. No physical injuries. Support offered."
  },
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      "type": "initial",
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      "verbatimText": "NYU Clery Campus Notice\n\nRobbery\n\nOn Sunday, November 24, 2024, the Department of Campus Safety received a report of a robbery that took place at approximately 8:20 p.m. near the middle, west side entrance at Washington Place of Washington Square Park in Manhattan.\n\nThe victim, an NYU student, was walking through the park when they were approached by a group of individuals who confronted the student, stating, \"Give me your money or get fists to your face.\" The student stated they did not have any money. A member of the group took a box of cookies and a bottle of water away from the student and the group fled east.\n\nThe student reported no physical injuries and was offered supportive resources. The student declined to report to NYPD.\n\nDescription of Suspects: The student reports the suspects are male-presenting with dark complexions. The individuals were wearing tops with black hoods, black pants, and black beanies.\n\nIf you have 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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  "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/1xmwhj/9a194339a0981baef7163dc189751171).",
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  "confidence": "high",
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