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Phone snatching robberies on Atlantic Drive and State Street

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Georgia Tech Police published a Clery Act Safety Alert dated 2019-08-28 concerning this incident. Full flyer text is preserved from the official GTPD crime-alerts PDF.

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Georgia Institute of Technology
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**UPDATE** Clery Act Safety Alert On Campus Robberies UPDATE: GTPD has identified and secured warrants for Robbery by Sudden Snatching on two juvenile offenders involved in these two incidents. The investigation is ongoing to identify other involved parties. GTPD's investigation also revealed that the juvenile suspects are wanted by surrounding jurisdictions for similar offenses. Further updates on this case will be posted to GTPD social media accounts (@gatechpd). Incident Date/Time: August 28, 2019, at approximately 6:11 p.m. and 6:30 p.m Incident Location 1: Atlantic Drive NW at Tenth Street NW Incident Location 2: State Street NW between Ferst Drive NW and Tenth Street NW Incident Description: The victim in incident 1 was walking on Tenth Street NW at the intersection of Atlantic Drive NW when a vehicle pulled up next to him. Suspect 1 got out of the car, snatched the cell phone out of his hand, and then got back in the car, which drove away. The victim in incident 2 stated he was walking on State Street NW between Ferst Drive NW and Tenth State NW when suspect 2 ran up behind him, snatched the cell phone out of his hand, then continued running towards Tenth Street NW, where he got into a vehicle and drove away. Both victims are students at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Status of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Georgia Tech Police Department. Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477). See Something, Say Something Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) by calling 404-894-2500 or by emailing crimetips@police.gatech.edu. In addition, you can help GTPD and the community fight crime. Don’t look the other way or ignore suspicious activity. If you see something that prompts concern, say something and notify GTPD immediately. Additional Safety Information for Georgia Tech • Walk in well lit areas. To report inoperative exterior campus lighting, visit: http://www.facilities.gatech.edu/om/requests/lighting.php. • Walk with a friend or in a group. • Be aware of your surroundings. • Immediately report suspicious activity to the Georgia Tech Police by calling 404-894-2500. Program GTPD's number into your cell phone. • For on campus transportation from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., please request a ride at Stingerette.com or call 404-385-7433.. • Safety escorts are available through the Georgia Tech Police Department by calling 404-894-2500 or 4-GTPD. • Download the LiveSafe safety app for quick access to the Georgia Tech Police Department and other safety resources. Clery Act Requirements Federal law, the Clery Act, requires colleges and universities to report certain crime statistics as well as to make timely notifications about crimes that pose a threat to the community. The purpose of this alert is to help make you aware of crime so that you are able to take appropriate precautions. For more information, please visit www.police.gatech.edu.
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**UPDATE** Clery Act Safety Alert On Campus Robberies UPDATE: GTPD has identified and secured warrants for Robbery by Sudden Snatching on two juvenile offenders involved in these two incidents. The investigation is ongoing to identify other involved parties. GTPD's investigation also revealed that the juvenile suspects are wanted by surrounding jurisdictions for similar offenses. Further updates on this case will be posted to GTPD social media accounts (@gatechpd). Incident Date/Time: August 28, 2019, at approximately 6:11 p.m. and 6:30 p.m Incident Location 1: Atlantic Drive NW at Tenth Street NW Incident Location 2: State Street NW between Ferst Drive NW and Tenth Street NW Incident Description: The victim in incident 1 was walking on Tenth Street NW at the intersection of Atlantic Drive NW when a vehicle pulled up next to him. Suspect 1 got out of the car, snatched the cell phone out of his hand, and then got back in the car, which drove away. The victim in incident 2 stated he was walking on State Street NW between Ferst Drive NW and Tenth State NW when suspect 2 ran up behind him, snatched the cell phone out of his hand, then continued running towards Tenth Street NW, where he got into a vehicle and drove away. Both victims are students at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Status of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Georgia Tech Police Department. Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477). See Something, Say Something Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) by calling 404-894-2500 or by emailing crimetips@police.gatech.edu. In addition, you can help GTPD and the community fight crime. Don’t look the other way or ignore suspicious activity. If you see something that prompts concern, say something and notify GTPD immediately. Additional Safety Information for Georgia Tech • Walk in well lit areas. To report inoperative exterior campus lighting, visit: http://www.facilities.gatech.edu/om/requests/lighting.php. • Walk with a friend or in a group. • Be aware of your surroundings. • Immediately report suspicious activity to the Georgia Tech Police by calling 404-894-2500. Program GTPD's number into your cell phone. • For on campus transportation from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., please request a ride at Stingerette.com or call 404-385-7433.. • Safety escorts are available through the Georgia Tech Police Department by calling 404-894-2500 or 4-GTPD. • Download the LiveSafe safety app for quick access to the Georgia Tech Police Department and other safety resources. Clery Act Requirements Federal law, the Clery Act, requires colleges and universities to report certain crime statistics as well as to make timely notifications about crimes that pose a threat to the community. The purpose of this alert is to help make you aware of crime so that you are able to take appropriate precautions. For more information, please visit www.police.gatech.edu.

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    All 25 reads agree s is present in this GTPD Clery Act Safety Alert.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: Source reading 1: Clery Act Safety Alert / GTPD branding present.
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  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads agree h is present in this GTPD Clery Act Safety Alert.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: Hazard reading 1: On-Campus Phone Snatching Robberies at Atlantic/Tenth and State Street.
    2. present: Hazard reading 2: On-Campus Phone Snatching Robberies at Atlantic/Tenth and State Street.
    3. present: Hazard reading 3: On-Campus Phone Snatching Robberies at Atlantic/Tenth and State Street.
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    25. present: Hazard reading 25: On-Campus Phone Snatching Robberies at Atlantic/Tenth and State Street.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads agree l is present in this GTPD Clery Act Safety Alert.

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: Location reading 1: Atlantic Drive NW at Tenth Street NW.
    2. present: Location reading 2: Atlantic Drive NW at Tenth Street NW.
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    24. present: Location reading 24: Atlantic Drive NW at Tenth Street NW.
    25. present: Location reading 25: Atlantic Drive NW at Tenth Street NW.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads agree g is present in this GTPD Clery Act Safety Alert.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: Guidance reading 1: See Something / Additional Safety Information tips present.
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  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads agree t is present in this GTPD Clery Act Safety Alert.

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: Time reading 1: August 28, 2019, at approximately 6:11 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
    2. present: Time reading 2: August 28, 2019, at approximately 6:11 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
    3. present: Time reading 3: August 28, 2019, at approximately 6:11 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
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    8. present: Time reading 8: August 28, 2019, at approximately 6:11 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
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    21. present: Time reading 21: August 28, 2019, at approximately 6:11 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
    22. present: Time reading 22: August 28, 2019, at approximately 6:11 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
    23. present: Time reading 23: August 28, 2019, at approximately 6:11 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
    24. present: Time reading 24: August 28, 2019, at approximately 6:11 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
    25. present: Time reading 25: August 28, 2019, at approximately 6:11 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
  • Impactpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads agree i is present in this GTPD Clery Act Safety Alert.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. present: Impact reading 1: realized victim harm/theft/gunfire outcome narrated.
    2. present: Impact reading 2: realized victim harm/theft/gunfire outcome narrated.
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    25. present: Impact reading 25: realized victim harm/theft/gunfire outcome narrated.

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Campus Alert Archive. "Georgia Institute of Technology: Phone snatching robberies on Atlantic Drive and State Street." Incident of August 28, 2019. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/georgia-institute-of-technology-atlantic-state-phone-snatchings-2019-08-28/

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