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Robbery, April 2, 2024

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Georgia Tech Police Department issued a Clery Act Safety Alert for an off-campus robbery that occurred on April 2, 2024, at the intersection of Hirsch Street and Calhoun Street in the Home Park neighborhood adjacent to campus.

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Verified verbatimGeorgia Tech Police Department Clery Act Safety Alert PDF (2024-04-02)2399 chars
Clery Act Safety Alert Off Campus Robbery Incident Date/Time: April 2, 2024, at approximately 08:00 AM Incident Location: Hirsch Street at Calhoun Street in the Home Park neighborhood just north of campus Incident Description: This afternoon, a Language Institute student reported that he was robbed at approximately 8:00 AM while walking on Hirsch Street near Calhoun Street. Due to a language barrier, there was a delay in reporting the incident to police. According to the victim, two men wearing all black approached him from behind and demanded his money. The victim complied and the men were seen entering a dark colored vehicle before heading north on Hirsch Street away from the campus. There were no injuries reported. 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, click here. 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 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., please call Stingerette at 404- 385-RIDE. 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.
Issued for an off-campus location in the Home Park neighborhood, which GTPD specifically notes is 'used and frequented by the campus community,' extending Clery obligations beyond campus boundaries
The 8:00 a.m. time is noteworthy as a morning robbery, occurring when students may be walking to campus for classes through the Home Park residential area
The intersection of Hirsch Street and Calhoun Street is in the residential neighborhood immediately north of Georgia Tech's campus, a high-traffic pedestrian corridor for students
References the LiveSafe app for reporting, reflecting Georgia Tech's adoption of mobile safety technology
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Clery Act Safety Alert Off Campus Robbery Incident Date/Time: April 2, 2024, at approximately 08:00 AM Incident Location: Hirsch Street at Calhoun Street in the Home Park neighborhood just north of campus Incident Description: This afternoon, a Language Institute student reported that he was robbed at approximately 8:00 AM while walking on Hirsch Street near Calhoun Street. Due to a language barrier, there was a delay in reporting the incident to police. According to the victim, two men wearing all black approached him from behind and demanded his money. The victim complied and the men were seen entering a dark colored vehicle before heading north on Hirsch Street away from the campus. There were no injuries reported. 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, click here. 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 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., please call Stingerette at 404- 385-RIDE. 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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Background

Georgia Tech's campus in Midtown Atlanta is bordered by several neighborhoods that students frequently traverse, with the Home Park neighborhood to the north being one of the most heavily used pedestrian routes. GTPD's decision to issue a Clery Act Safety Alert for this off-campus robbery reflects the department's policy of extending warnings to locations 'used and frequented by the campus community.' The intersection of Hirsch and Calhoun streets is a known student walking corridor between campus and off-campus housing. Georgia Tech has faced persistent robbery concerns in the areas surrounding campus, including phone snatching and armed robberies targeting students in Midtown Atlanta. The department's 2024 crime alert archive shows multiple robbery-related alerts issued throughout the year, indicating a sustained threat pattern in the campus-adjacent areas.
Outcome
GTPD investigation opened in coordination with Atlanta Police Department. The Home Park area continued to see elevated robbery activity through 2024.
Provenance

Sources

  1. Official
    Georgia Tech Police Department - Clery Act Safety Alert (April 2, 2024)
    police.gatech.edu
    archived copy
  2. Official
    Georgia Tech Police Department - 2024 Crime Alerts
    police.gatech.edu
    archived copy
  3. News
    WSB-TV - Armed Robbers, Phone Snatchers Targeting Georgia Tech Students
    wsbtv.com
    archived copy
Cite this case

Campus Alert Archive. "Georgia Institute of Technology: Robbery, April 2, 2024." Incident of April 2, 2024. Added May 2026; last updated July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/georgia-tech-off-campus-robbery-2024-04-02/

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Added May 2026Updated July 2026Via ingestion