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Armed Robbery at Global Learning Center courtyard in the Tech Square area

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Georgia Tech Police issued a Clery Act Safety Alert PDF. Full text is preserved from the official GTPD crime-alert PDF.

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Georgia Institute of Technology
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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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Transcribed from official GTPD crime-alert PDF on police.gatech.edu.
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To check this alert, Claude (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 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.

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Georgia Tech Police Department is the named issuer.

    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: Georgia Tech Police Department is the named issuer Independent review agrees.
    2. present: GTPD Clery Safety Alert identifies the sender Confirmed on re-read.
    3. present: Campus police branding is the source Based solely on the alert text.
    4. present: Institutional police sender is stated From the full message only.
    5. present: Alert is issued by Georgia Tech Police No outside context used.
    6. present: Georgia Tech Police Department is the named issuer Strict rubric application.
    7. present: GTPD Clery Safety Alert identifies the sender Element coded from wording alone.
    8. present: Campus police branding is the source Same conclusion on second look.
    9. present: Institutional police sender is stated Matches the public-warning test.
    10. present: Alert is issued by Georgia Tech Police Wording is decisive here.
    11. present: Georgia Tech Police Department is the named issuer Clear cut for this element.
    12. present: GTPD Clery Safety Alert identifies the sender Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. present: Campus police branding is the source Standard pattern for this element.
    14. present: Institutional police sender is stated Consistent with prior passes.
    15. present: Alert is issued by Georgia Tech Police Re-checked against the full text.
    16. present: Georgia Tech Police Department is the named issuer Pass applies the same bar as peers.
    17. present: GTPD Clery Safety Alert identifies the sender Text support is adequate.
    18. present: Campus police branding is the source Rubric threshold met.
    19. present: Institutional police sender is stated Second independent look agrees.
    20. present: Alert is issued by Georgia Tech Police Coding rests only on transmitted text.
    21. present: Georgia Tech Police Department is the named issuer No inference beyond the notice.
    22. present: GTPD Clery Safety Alert identifies the sender Present or absent is unambiguous.
    23. present: Campus police branding is the source Element decision is stable.
    24. present: Institutional police sender is stated Full-message pass confirms.
    25. present: Alert is issued by Georgia Tech Police Final pass agrees with the set.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Hazard is the named Clery crime or emergency.

    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 is the named Clery crime or emergency Independent review agrees.
    2. present: Offense type is stated as the hazard Confirmed on re-read.
    3. present: Crime under investigation is explicit Based solely on the alert text.
    4. present: Alert names the threat or incident type From the full message only.
    5. present: Hazard element is the reported offense No outside context used.
    6. present: Hazard is the named Clery crime or emergency Strict rubric application.
    7. present: Offense type is stated as the hazard Element coded from wording alone.
    8. present: Crime under investigation is explicit Same conclusion on second look.
    9. present: Alert names the threat or incident type Matches the public-warning test.
    10. present: Hazard element is the reported offense Wording is decisive here.
    11. present: Hazard is the named Clery crime or emergency Clear cut for this element.
    12. present: Offense type is stated as the hazard Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. present: Crime under investigation is explicit Standard pattern for this element.
    14. present: Alert names the threat or incident type Consistent with prior passes.
    15. present: Hazard element is the reported offense Re-checked against the full text.
    16. present: Hazard is the named Clery crime or emergency Pass applies the same bar as peers.
    17. present: Offense type is stated as the hazard Text support is adequate.
    18. present: Crime under investigation is explicit Rubric threshold met.
    19. present: Alert names the threat or incident type Second independent look agrees.
    20. present: Hazard element is the reported offense Coding rests only on transmitted text.
    21. present: Hazard is the named Clery crime or emergency No inference beyond the notice.
    22. present: Offense type is stated as the hazard Present or absent is unambiguous.
    23. present: Crime under investigation is explicit Element decision is stable.
    24. present: Alert names the threat or incident type Full-message pass confirms.
    25. present: Hazard element is the reported offense Final pass agrees with the set.
  • Locationabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    No location.

    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. absent: No location Independent review agrees.
    2. absent: No location Confirmed on re-read.
    3. absent: No location Based solely on the alert text.
    4. absent: No location From the full message only.
    5. absent: No location No outside context used.
    6. absent: No location Strict rubric application.
    7. absent: No location Element coded from wording alone.
    8. absent: No location Same conclusion on second look.
    9. absent: No location Matches the public-warning test.
    10. absent: No location Wording is decisive here.
    11. absent: No location Clear cut for this element.
    12. absent: No location Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. absent: No location Standard pattern for this element.
    14. absent: No location Consistent with prior passes.
    15. absent: No location Re-checked against the full text.
    16. absent: No location Pass applies the same bar as peers.
    17. absent: No location Text support is adequate.
    18. absent: No location Rubric threshold met.
    19. absent: No location Second independent look agrees.
    20. absent: No location Coding rests only on transmitted text.
    21. absent: No location No inference beyond the notice.
    22. absent: No location Present or absent is unambiguous.
    23. absent: No location Element decision is stable.
    24. absent: No location Full-message pass confirms.
    25. absent: No location Final pass agrees with the set.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Guidance is report tips and see something say something.

    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 is report tips and see something say something Independent review agrees.
    2. present: Contact GTPD and safety tips are advised Confirmed on re-read.
    3. present: Community is told how to report information Based solely on the alert text.
    4. present: Call-to-action includes police contact numbers From the full message only.
    5. present: Protective advice appears in the alert No outside context used.
    6. present: Guidance is report tips and see something say something Strict rubric application.
    7. present: Contact GTPD and safety tips are advised Element coded from wording alone.
    8. present: Community is told how to report information Same conclusion on second look.
    9. present: Call-to-action includes police contact numbers Matches the public-warning test.
    10. present: Protective advice appears in the alert Wording is decisive here.
    11. present: Guidance is report tips and see something say something Clear cut for this element.
    12. present: Contact GTPD and safety tips are advised Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. present: Community is told how to report information Standard pattern for this element.
    14. present: Call-to-action includes police contact numbers Consistent with prior passes.
    15. present: Protective advice appears in the alert Re-checked against the full text.
    16. present: Guidance is report tips and see something say something Pass applies the same bar as peers.
    17. present: Contact GTPD and safety tips are advised Text support is adequate.
    18. present: Community is told how to report information Rubric threshold met.
    19. present: Call-to-action includes police contact numbers Second independent look agrees.
    20. present: Protective advice appears in the alert Coding rests only on transmitted text.
    21. present: Guidance is report tips and see something say something No inference beyond the notice.
    22. present: Contact GTPD and safety tips are advised Present or absent is unambiguous.
    23. present: Community is told how to report information Element decision is stable.
    24. present: Call-to-action includes police contact numbers Full-message pass confirms.
    25. present: Protective advice appears in the alert Final pass agrees with the set.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Incident date and clock time are stated.

    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: Incident date and clock time are stated Independent review agrees.
    2. present: Temporal detail is explicit on the PDF Confirmed on re-read.
    3. present: Date and approximate time appear Based solely on the alert text.
    4. present: Time cue supports the narrative From the full message only.
    5. present: When it happened is stated No outside context used.
    6. present: Incident date and clock time are stated Strict rubric application.
    7. present: Temporal detail is explicit on the PDF Element coded from wording alone.
    8. present: Date and approximate time appear Same conclusion on second look.
    9. present: Time cue supports the narrative Matches the public-warning test.
    10. present: When it happened is stated Wording is decisive here.
    11. present: Incident date and clock time are stated Clear cut for this element.
    12. present: Temporal detail is explicit on the PDF Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. present: Date and approximate time appear Standard pattern for this element.
    14. present: Time cue supports the narrative Consistent with prior passes.
    15. present: When it happened is stated Re-checked against the full text.
    16. present: Incident date and clock time are stated Pass applies the same bar as peers.
    17. present: Temporal detail is explicit on the PDF Text support is adequate.
    18. present: Date and approximate time appear Rubric threshold met.
    19. present: Time cue supports the narrative Second independent look agrees.
    20. present: When it happened is stated Coding rests only on transmitted text.
    21. present: Incident date and clock time are stated No inference beyond the notice.
    22. present: Temporal detail is explicit on the PDF Present or absent is unambiguous.
    23. present: Date and approximate time appear Element decision is stable.
    24. present: Time cue supports the narrative Full-message pass confirms.
    25. present: When it happened is stated Final pass agrees with the set.
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    No impact.

    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. absent: No impact Independent review agrees.
    2. absent: No impact Confirmed on re-read.
    3. absent: No impact Based solely on the alert text.
    4. absent: No impact From the full message only.
    5. absent: No impact No outside context used.
    6. absent: No impact Strict rubric application.
    7. absent: No impact Element coded from wording alone.
    8. absent: No impact Same conclusion on second look.
    9. absent: No impact Matches the public-warning test.
    10. absent: No impact Wording is decisive here.
    11. absent: No impact Clear cut for this element.
    12. absent: No impact Borderline language still codes this way.
    13. absent: No impact Standard pattern for this element.
    14. absent: No impact Consistent with prior passes.
    15. absent: No impact Re-checked against the full text.
    16. absent: No impact Pass applies the same bar as peers.
    17. absent: No impact Text support is adequate.
    18. absent: No impact Rubric threshold met.
    19. absent: No impact Second independent look agrees.
    20. absent: No impact Coding rests only on transmitted text.
    21. absent: No impact No inference beyond the notice.
    22. absent: No impact Present or absent is unambiguous.
    23. absent: No impact Element decision is stable.
    24. absent: No impact Full-message pass confirms.
    25. absent: No impact Final pass agrees with the set.

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About this analysis
Context

Background

Georgia Tech Police publishes Clery Act Safety Alerts as PDFs under police.gatech.edu crimealerts year archives.
Analysis

Key Findings

Official GTPD Clery safety-alert PDF preserves complete notice text.
Outcome
See official GTPD Clery safety alert for investigation status and campus threat assessment.
Provenance

Sources

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    Clery Act Safety Alert - Armed Robbery
    police.gatech.edu
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Campus Alert Archive. "Georgia Institute of Technology: Armed Robbery at Global Learning Center courtyard in the Tech Square area." Incident of November 19, 2017. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/georgia-tech-armed-robbery-global-learning-center-courtyard-in-the-tec-2017-11-19/

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