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Armed robbery at Global Learning Center courtyard

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Georgia Tech Police published a Clery Act Safety Alert dated 2017-11-19 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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INITIAL ALERTEmail
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Clery Act Safety Alert Armed Robbery Incident Date/Time: November 19, 2017, at approximately 12:35 a.m. Incident Location: Global Learning Center courtyard in the Tech Square area Incident Description: A Georgia Tech student reported he was standing in the Global Learning Center courtyard when the suspect walked up behind him and pulled on the student’s backpack. The suspect placed an unknown object against the victim’s neck and demanded his property. The victim gave the suspect his debit card and the suspect walked away. The male was observed leaving the area in a blue 2013 Chevrolet Cruze with South Carolina license plate NG32786. The vehicle’s front quarter panels and hood are painted gray. Description of Suspect: White male 20-25 years old Dark colored jacket Black t-shirt Dark pants Possibly armed Suspect Vehicle (see photo below): Blue and gray 2013 Chevrolet Cruze South Carolina license plate NG32786 Status of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Georgia Tech Police Department. Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to the Georgia Tech Police Department at 404-894-2500. You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404577-TIPS (8477) or crimetips@police.gatech.edu. 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 crime ps@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 hp://www.facilies.gatech.edu/om/requests/lighng.phpWalk 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.
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Clery Act Safety Alert Armed Robbery Incident Date/Time: November 19, 2017, at approximately 12:35 a.m. Incident Location: Global Learning Center courtyard in the Tech Square area Incident Description: A Georgia Tech student reported he was standing in the Global Learning Center courtyard when the suspect walked up behind him and pulled on the student’s backpack. The suspect placed an unknown object against the victim’s neck and demanded his property. The victim gave the suspect his debit card and the suspect walked away. The male was observed leaving the area in a blue 2013 Chevrolet Cruze with South Carolina license plate NG32786. The vehicle’s front quarter panels and hood are painted gray. Description of Suspect: White male 20-25 years old Dark colored jacket Black t-shirt Dark pants Possibly armed Suspect Vehicle (see photo below): Blue and gray 2013 Chevrolet Cruze South Carolina license plate NG32786 Status of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Georgia Tech Police Department. Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to the Georgia Tech Police Department at 404-894-2500. You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404577-TIPS (8477) or crimetips@police.gatech.edu. 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 crime ps@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 hp://www.facilies.gatech.edu/om/requests/lighng.phpWalk 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.

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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 pass 1: Clery Act Safety Alert / GTPD branding.
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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 pass 1: Armed Robbery at Global Learning Center Courtyard.
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  • 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 pass 1: Global Learning Center courtyard in the Tech Square area.
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  • 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 pass 1: See Something / safety 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 pass 1: November 19, 2017, at approximately 12:35 a.m..
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  • 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 pass 1: realized robbery/sexual-assault/carjacking harm narrated.
    2. present: Impact pass 2: realized robbery/sexual-assault/carjacking harm narrated.
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    25. present: Impact pass 25: realized robbery/sexual-assault/carjacking harm narrated.

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Georgia Tech Police Department Clery Act Safety Alert PDF series under police.gatech.edu crimealerts.
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Campus Alert Archive. "Georgia Institute of Technology: Armed robbery at Global Learning Center courtyard." Incident of November 19, 2017. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/georgia-institute-of-technology-global-learning-center-robbery-2017-11-19/

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