Armed robbery near Centennial Park North townhomes
AI-generated · every claim is source-linkedGeorgia Tech Police published a Clery Act Safety Alert dated 2017-04-23 concerning this incident. Full flyer text is preserved from the official GTPD crime-alerts PDF.
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How the first alert is built
To check this alert, Claude Opus 5.5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.
Clery Act Safety Alert Off Campus Armed Robbery Incident Date/Time: April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m. Incident Location: Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments Incident Description: Two students were walking north on Centennial Olympic Park Drive towards North Avenue. As they approached the gated entry to Centennial Park North Townhomes, the students were approached by three suspects. One of the suspects pointed a rifle and demanded the students’ property. The students complied, and the suspects were last seen headed south on Centennial Olympic Park Drive towards Merritts Avenue. There were no injuries reported. Descriptions of Suspects: Suspect One: Male 6’2” Black hooded sweatshirt Black pants Armed with rifle Suspects Two and Three: Male 5’10”-6’2” Status of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Atlanta 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 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., please call Stingerette at 404-385RIDE. 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.
Sourcepresent25/25
Final assessment
Present, unanimously: the notice is headed "Clery Act Safety Alert" and names the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) and the Atlanta Police Department.
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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- present: It is headed 'Clery Act Safety Alert' and names the Georgia Tech Police Department and Atlanta Police.
- present: It is a "Clery Act Safety Alert" referencing the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) and Atlanta Police, identifying authorities.
- present: It is a 'Clery Act Safety Alert' naming the Georgia Tech Police Department and Atlanta Police Department.
- present: It is a 'Clery Act Safety Alert' that directs reports to the 'Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD)'.
- present: It is headed 'Clery Act Safety Alert' and cites the 'Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD)' and Atlanta Police, naming the authorities.
- present: The 'Clery Act Safety Alert' names the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) as the contact and issuer.
- present: It is titled 'Clery Act Safety Alert' and names the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) for reporting.
- present: The notice is a "Clery Act Safety Alert" that names the Georgia Tech Police Department and Atlanta Police as authorities.
- present: The header 'Clery Act Safety Alert' and repeated references to the Georgia Tech Police Department identify the sender.
- present: It is a 'Clery Act Safety Alert' that names the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) and Atlanta Police.
- present: The message is a 'Clery Act Safety Alert' referring readers to the 'Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD)', identifying the institutional sender.
- present: It names the 'Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD)' and the 'Atlanta Police Department' as authorities.
- present: It is headed 'Clery Act Safety Alert' and names the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) as the contact agency.
- present: It is a 'Clery Act Safety Alert' naming the Georgia Tech Police Department and Atlanta Police.
- present: It is a "Clery Act Safety Alert" referencing the Georgia Tech Police Department and Atlanta Police.
- present: It is a 'Clery Act Safety Alert' naming the 'Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD)' and Atlanta Police.
- present: It is headed 'Clery Act Safety Alert' and names the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) and Atlanta Police.
- present: It is headed "Clery Act Safety Alert" and cites the Georgia Tech Police Department and Atlanta Police, identifying the authority.
- present: It is a 'Clery Act Safety Alert' naming the Atlanta Police Department and the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD).
- present: It is labeled 'Clery Act Safety Alert' and names the Atlanta Police Department and the Georgia Tech Police Department.
- present: It is a 'Clery Act Safety Alert' referencing the Georgia Tech Police Department, which identifies the issuing authority.
- present: It is a 'Clery Act Safety Alert' naming the Atlanta Police Department and the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD).
- present: It is headed 'Clery Act Safety Alert' and names the Georgia Tech Police Department and Atlanta Police Department.
- present: The header "Clery Act Safety Alert" and references to the Georgia Tech Police Department identify the sender.
- present: It is headed 'Clery Act Safety Alert' and names the Georgia Tech Police Department and the Atlanta Police Department as investigators.
Hazardpresent25/25
Final assessment
Present, unanimously: it names an "Off Campus Armed Robbery" in which a suspect "pointed a rifle" and demanded property, a specific threat.
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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- present: It names an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' in which a suspect 'pointed a rifle'.
- present: It names an "Off Campus Armed Robbery" in which a suspect pointed a rifle, a specific threat.
- present: It names an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' with a suspect 'Armed with rifle'.
- present: It describes an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' where a suspect 'pointed a rifle', a specific threat.
- present: It describes an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' in which a suspect 'pointed a rifle and demanded the students' property'.
- present: It reports an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' in which a suspect 'pointed a rifle', a specific threat.
- present: It names an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' in which a suspect 'pointed a rifle', a specific threat.
- present: It reports an "Off Campus Armed Robbery" in which a suspect "pointed a rifle" at students.
- present: It names an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' in which a suspect 'pointed a rifle', a specific crime threat.
- present: It names an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' in which a suspect 'pointed a rifle', a specific threat.
- present: It names an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' where 'One of the suspects pointed a rifle', a specific threat.
- present: It reports an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' in which a suspect 'pointed a rifle' at students.
- present: It reports an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' where a suspect 'pointed a rifle', a specific threat.
- present: It names an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' where a suspect 'pointed a rifle'.
- present: It names an "Off Campus Armed Robbery" in which a suspect pointed a rifle.
- present: It reports an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' in which a suspect 'pointed a rifle', a specific threat.
- present: It names an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' in which a suspect 'pointed a rifle', a specific threat.
- present: It names an "Off Campus Armed Robbery" in which a suspect "pointed a rifle", a specific threat.
- present: It reports an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' in which a suspect 'pointed a rifle', a specific threat.
- present: It reports an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' in which a suspect 'pointed a rifle', a specific armed crime.
- present: It names an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' in which a suspect pointed a rifle, a specific threat.
- present: It reports an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' in which a suspect 'pointed a rifle', a specific threat.
- present: It reports an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' in which a suspect 'pointed a rifle', a specific threat.
- present: It names an "Off Campus Armed Robbery" in which a suspect "pointed a rifle," a specific threat.
- present: It reports an 'Off Campus Armed Robbery' in which a suspect 'pointed a rifle', a specific threat.
Locationpresent25/25
Final assessment
Present, unanimously: it gives "Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments" and traces the route along Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
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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- present: It gives 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments' as the incident location.
- present: It gives "Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments" and Centennial Olympic Park Drive as the location.
- present: It locates the robbery at 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments'.
- present: It gives 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments' as the incident location.
- present: The location is 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments' on Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
- present: It names 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments' and Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
- present: It gives 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments' and Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
- present: The location is "Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments" on Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
- present: It locates the incident at 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments'.
- present: It gives the location as 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments'.
- present: The location is given as 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments' on Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
- present: It gives 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments' on Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
- present: It gives 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments' and Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
- present: It gives 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments' as the location.
- present: It gives "Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments".
- present: It locates the incident at 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments'.
- present: It gives 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments' as the location.
- present: It gives the location "Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments" on Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
- present: It gives 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments' and Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
- present: It gives 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments' and Centennial Olympic Park Drive as locations.
- present: It gives 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments', a specific location.
- present: It gives 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments' and Centennial Olympic Park Drive as the location.
- present: It gives 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments' as the incident location.
- present: It gives "Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments" and Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
- present: It gives the location as 'Centennial Park North Townhomes near North Avenue Apartments' on Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
Guidancepresent25/25
Final assessment
Present, unanimously: its safety section tells readers to "Walk in well lit areas", "Walk with a friend", and report suspicious activity to GTPD.
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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- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', walk with a friend, and report suspicious activity.
- present: It advises "Walk in well lit areas", "Walk with a friend", and reporting suspicious activity to GTPD, all protective actions.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', walk with a friend, and report suspicious activity.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', 'Walk with a friend', and report suspicious activity to GTPD.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', 'Walk with a friend', and report suspicious activity to GTPD.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', 'Walk with a friend', and report suspicious activity.
- present: It advises 'Walk in well lit areas', 'Walk with a friend', and to report suspicious activity to GTPD.
- present: It advises readers to walk in well lit areas, walk with a friend, and report suspicious activity to GTPD.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', walk with a friend, and report suspicious activity to GTPD.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', 'Walk with a friend', and report suspicious activity to GTPD.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', 'Walk with a friend', and report suspicious activity to GTPD.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', 'Walk with a friend', and report suspicious activity to GTPD.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', 'Walk with a friend' and report suspicious activity, protective actions.
- present: It tells readers to report information to GTPD and to 'Walk in well lit areas' with a friend.
- present: It advises "Walk in well lit areas", "Walk with a friend", and to report suspicious activity.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', 'Walk with a friend', and report suspicious activity to GTPD.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', 'Walk with a friend' and report suspicious activity.
- present: It advises readers to "Walk in well lit areas", "Walk with a friend", and report suspicious activity, which are protective actions.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', 'Walk with a friend', and report suspicious activity.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', 'Walk with a friend', and report suspicious activity to GTPD, protective actions.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', walk with a friend, and report suspicious activity, which are protective actions.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', walk with a friend, and report suspicious activity to GTPD.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', 'Walk with a friend', and report suspicious activity to GTPD.
- present: It advises readers to "Walk in well lit areas," "Walk with a friend," and report suspicious activity to GTPD.
- present: It advises readers to 'Walk in well lit areas', 'Walk with a friend', and report suspicious activity to GTPD.
Timepresent25/25
Final assessment
Present, unanimously: it lists "April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m." as the incident date and time.
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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- present: It lists 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident date and time.
- present: It gives the incident as "April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m."
- present: It gives 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident time.
- present: It lists 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident date and time.
- present: It gives 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident time.
- present: It gives 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident date and time.
- present: It states 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident date and time.
- present: It gives "April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m." as the incident date and time.
- present: It gives 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident date and time.
- present: It lists 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident date and time.
- present: It lists 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident date and time.
- present: It lists 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident date and time.
- present: It gives 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident date and time.
- present: It states 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident time.
- present: It lists "April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m."
- present: It lists 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident date and time.
- present: It gives the incident time as 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.'
- present: It states "April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m." as the incident date and time.
- present: It states 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident date and time.
- present: It lists 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident date and time.
- present: It gives 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident time.
- present: It lists 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident date and time.
- present: It lists 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident date and time.
- present: It lists "April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m." as the incident time.
- present: It lists 'April 23, 2017, at approximately 10:20 p.m.' as the incident date and time.
Impactabsent1/25
Final assessment
Absent, by near consensus: it says "There were no injuries reported" and only generic Clery wording about crimes that "pose a threat". One read counted the rifle and that wording as conveying seriousness.
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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- absent: It says 'There were no injuries reported' and gives no statement of potential harm.
- absent: It notes "no injuries reported" and never states what harm the armed robbers could cause.
- absent: It notes 'There were no injuries reported' and states no potential harm or severity.
- present: It frames the alert around crimes 'that pose a threat to the community' and a suspect 'Armed with rifle', conveying seriousness.
- absent: It reports 'no injuries' and only says crimes may 'pose a threat', without conveying consequence or severity.
- absent: It notes 'no injuries reported' and only boilerplate about crimes posing a threat, with no specific consequence stated.
- absent: It notes 'no injuries reported' and does not state any potential harm or severity to recipients.
- absent: It says "There were no injuries reported" and uses only generic Clery wording about threats, stating no specific consequence.
- absent: It reports 'no injuries' and offers only boilerplate about crimes that pose a threat, without stating harm or severity for this event.
- absent: It notes 'There were no injuries reported' and gives only generic threat language, with no stated consequence or severity.
- absent: It says 'There were no injuries reported' and only generic Clery language, with no statement of potential harm from the robbers.
- absent: It notes 'There were no injuries reported' and only generically references crimes that 'pose a threat', without stating severity of this robbery.
- absent: It notes 'There were no injuries reported' and only generic Clery language about threats, so no consequence of this robbery is stated.
- absent: It notes 'There were no injuries reported' and gives only generic Clery 'threat' language without stating severity.
- absent: It reports "no injuries" and states no explicit consequence or severity beyond the robbery itself.
- absent: It notes 'no injuries reported' and only generic Clery language, with no stated consequence or severity for recipients.
- absent: It says 'There were no injuries reported', and the Clery boilerplate about threats does not state this incident's consequences.
- absent: It reports "no injuries" and uses generic Clery wording about crimes that pose a threat, without stating a specific consequence.
- absent: It notes 'There were no injuries reported' and gives no statement of potential harm beyond the crime itself.
- absent: It reports 'no injuries' and says crimes 'pose a threat' only in general boilerplate, without stating a specific consequence or severity.
- absent: It notes 'There were no injuries reported' and does not state what the armed robbers could do, so impact is absent.
- absent: It says 'There were no injuries reported' and offers no statement of danger or consequence from the robbers.
- absent: It reports 'no injuries' and only boilerplate mentions crimes that 'pose a threat', with no specific consequence stated.
- absent: It notes "There were no injuries reported" and only generic Clery wording about threats, with no specific harm stated.
- absent: It says 'There were no injuries reported' and conveys no stated consequence or severity for readers.
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Campus Alert Archive. "Georgia Institute of Technology: Armed robbery near Centennial Park North townhomes." Incident of April 23, 2017. Added July 2026; last updated September 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/georgia-institute-of-technology-centennial-park-north-robbery-2017-04-23/
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