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  "id": "2026-07-14-nyu-weissman-schwartz-motor-vehicle-thefts",
  "slug": "nyu-weissman-schwartz-motor-vehicle-thefts-2026-07-14",
  "institution": {
    "name": "New York University",
    "shortName": "NYU",
    "state": "NY",
    "type": "private-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "NYU Alert / Clery Campus Notice",
    "enrollment": 60000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-07-14",
    "type": "motor-vehicle-theft",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "E-scooter thefts at Weissman Hall and Schwartz Hall",
    "headlinePublic": "E-scooter thefts at Weissman Hall and Schwartz Hall",
    "summary": "NYU Campus Safety [issued a Clery Campus Notice](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/lxjxqk/3c497551c04fec86100db080542d58a0) for motor vehicle thefts of e-scooters outside Weissman Hall and Schwartz Hall.",
    "outcome": "One e-scooter stolen July 14; an attempted theft July 15 was interrupted. DCS monitoring at capture."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "NYU Clery Campus Notice\n\nMotor Vehicle Thefts\n\nThe Department of Campus Safety received two reports of motor vehicle thefts that occurred outside of Weissman Hall and Schwartz Hall in Manhattan.\n\nOn Tuesday, July 14, at 4:20 pm, a student reported their e-scooter was stolen from a public bike rack on 1st Avenue outside Weissman Hall. Camera review revealed the e-scooter was stolen at approximately 2:46 pm, as the suspect cut the lock and rode the e-scooter north along 1st Avenue.\n\nOn Wednesday, July 15, at 11:45 am, an attempted theft of an e-scooter was observed on camera at the Schwartz Hall bike rack by the 25th Street entrance. DCS personnel arrived at the location and the suspect fled west along 25th Street toward 2nd Avenue. The e-scooter was not stolen by the suspect.\n\nDescription of Suspect(s): A clear image of the suspect from Tuesday's theft is not available, but they are described as masculine presenting, light complexion, standing approximately 6'1\". They were wearing a black t-shirt and dark shorts, and carried a black backpack on their right shoulder. \n\nThe suspect from today's attempted theft is shown in the photograph below.\n\nThe NYU Department of Campus Safety will continue to monitor the incident. If you have any additional information about this incident, please contact NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.\n\nPlease Remember These Safety Tips:\n\nUtilize a well-made, heavy duty lock or chain to secure your e-bikes and e-scooters.\nUse NYU owned bike racks, when possible, for parking your e-bikes or e-scooters.\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 at (833) 718-0305, 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 2026-06-13-nyu-vanderbilt-hall-fondling and 2026-06-17-nyu-washington-square-park-aggravated-assault: different dates and crime."
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      "timestampApprox": "2026-07-15"
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  "context": "NYU posts Clery Campus Notices 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/lxjxqk/3c497551c04fec86100db080542d58a0).",
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      "title": "NYU Clery Campus Notice: E-scooter thefts at Weissman Hall and Schwartz Hall",
      "url": "https://t.e2ma.net/webview/lxjxqk/3c497551c04fec86100db080542d58a0",
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      "accessDate": "2026-09-21",
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      "archiveNotes": "SPN not attempted after 500 flap at 06:40Z"
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  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
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  "dateAdded": "2026-09-21",
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