{
  "id": "2020-11-15-university-of-michigan-crime-alert-2020-5-armed-robbery-canceled",
  "slug": "university-of-michigan-crime-alert-2020-5-armed-robbery-canceled-2020-11-15",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Michigan",
    "shortName": "U-M",
    "state": "MI",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "DPSS Crime Alert",
    "enrollment": 51000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2020-11-15",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "unfounded",
    "headline": "Armed robbery crime alert later canceled",
    "headlinePublic": "Armed robbery crime alert later canceled",
    "summary": "University of Michigan DPSS [published Crime Alert](https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2020-5-armed-robbery-canceled) that was later canceled. Full original and cancellation text is preserved from the official page.",
    "outcome": "Crime Alert later marked canceled on the DPSS site; see page for cancellation rationale."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Crime Alert 2020-5: Armed Robbery\n\nSummary: CANCELED – November 17, 2020: This Crime Alert has been canceled. The University of Michigan Police Department has a person of interest in custody.\n\nThe victim was meeting a subject to sell a gaming console listed for sale on the internet. As the victim approached the vehicle the suspect pulled a gun and told him to give him the property. The suspect then fled in an unknown direction.\n\nIf you have any information, please contact the Division of Public Safety & Security at (734) 763-1131\n\nSafety and Security Tips:\n\nFor status updates to this alert, check back regularly and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.\n\n- If you are in need of a safe place for an in-person exchange of goods, DPSS has established a “Safe Exchange Zone.”\n- Do not disclose unnecessary personal details and avoid meeting at your home.\n- When possible, bring a friend to accompany you during the transaction.\n- Look assertive and be aware of your surroundings\n- Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative\n- If you feel threatened, look for a blue light emergency phone or call 911 from any phone.\n- If you see something, say something. Report suspicious behavior. Call 911\n- Confidential Tip Line 1-800-863-1355",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2020-5-armed-robbery-canceled",
      "sourceDescription": "U-M DPSS Crime Alert (later canceled)",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official DPSS crime-alert web page HTML; alert marked canceled on page.",
        "Live h1 carries retroactive [Canceled] stamp (archive template, not transmission). Moved here.",
        "2026-09-21 second deep audit P2 chrome R1/ruling #6: DPSS Alert ID/Agency/Issued/Date/Location/Offense field block is archive-page template. Recaptured title + rich-text notice body. Paired demote+correct. Cap-exempt."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1298,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "DPSS Crime Alert dated 2020-11-15"
    }
  ],
  "context": "University of Michigan DPSS Crime Alert series; canceled entries retain original transmitted text plus cancellation notice.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official DPSS Crime Alert includes cancellation status and original incident summary."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "U-M DPSS Crime Alert (canceled)",
      "url": "https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2020-5-armed-robbery-canceled",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "michigan",
    "dpss",
    "crime-alert",
    "canceled",
    "robbery"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-09-21",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}