Theft prompts campus community safety notice vehicle theft

To check this alert, Claude Opus 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.

• Sourcepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The text reports what "the MIT Police were able to obtain" during the investigation and closes "Issued by Captain Andrew Turco", naming both agency and officer.

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  1. present: It cites "the MIT Police" investigating and is signed "Captain Andrew Turco".
  2. present: Closes with "Issued by Captain Andrew Turco" and cites the MIT Police investigation.
  3. present: Refers to "the MIT Police" investigating and is issued by Captain Andrew Turco.
  4. present: "the MIT Police were able to obtain descriptions" and the Captain's sign-off identify the source.
  5. present: It refers to "the MIT Police" investigating and is signed by Captain Andrew Turco.
  6. present: "the MIT Police were able to obtain descriptions" and the Captain Andrew Turco sign off identify the issuer.
  7. present: The MIT Police are named as investigators and Captain Andrew Turco issued it.
  8. present: Attributes the investigation to "the MIT Police" and is issued by Captain Andrew Turco.
  9. present: MIT Police are named as conducting the investigation and Captain Andrew Turco signs it.
  10. present: The closing "Issued by Captain Andrew Turco" together with "the MIT Police were able to obtain descriptions" names the source.
  11. present: The MIT Police are named in the body and Captain Andrew Turco signs the notice.
  12. present: The line "the MIT Police were able to obtain descriptions" and the Captain's signature identify the source.
  13. present: "the MIT Police were able to obtain descriptions" and the Captain's signature identify the sender.
  14. present: "the MIT Police were able to obtain descriptions" and the captain's sign off name the source.
  15. present: The line "Issued by Captain Andrew Turco" plus references to MIT Police identify the source.
  16. present: The closing "Issued by Captain Andrew Turco" and references to "the MIT Police" identify the source.
  17. present: The MIT Police are named as investigators and Captain Andrew Turco signs it.
  18. present: The line "the MIT Police were able to obtain descriptions" plus the Captain's signature identifies the sender.
  19. present: The MIT Police are named in the body and the notice is issued by "Captain Andrew Turco".
  20. present: The MIT Police are named as investigators and Captain Andrew Turco issues the notice.
  21. present: The notice names "the MIT Police" as investigators and is issued by Captain Andrew Turco.
  22. present: "the MIT Police were able to obtain descriptions" and Captain Andrew Turco signs the notice.
  23. present: Signed "Captain Andrew Turco" and the text cites the MIT Police investigation.
  24. present: Signed "Issued by Captain Andrew Turco" and referencing "the MIT Police" investigation.
  25. present: The MIT Police are named as investigators and Captain Andrew Turco signs the notice.
• Hazardpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present on a 25 of 25 vote. Two of five scooter riders "pulled over and stole a white Chicago motor scooter, which had been parked on the sidewalk", a specifically described vehicle theft.

  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: A motor scooter theft by riders who "stole a white Chicago motor scooter" is specifically described.
  2. present: Describes individuals who "stole a white Chicago motor scooter", a specific vehicle theft.
  3. present: Describes individuals who "stole a white Chicago motor scooter", a specific theft.
  4. present: Individuals "stole a white Chicago motor scooter," a specific vehicle theft.
  5. present: Individuals on scooters "stole a white Chicago motor scooter," a specific vehicle theft.
  6. present: It describes individuals who "stole a white Chicago motor scooter", a specific theft.
  7. present: Describes theft of "a white Chicago motor scooter" by riders on motorized scooters.
  8. present: Describes a theft: two riders "stole a white Chicago motor scooter" parked on the sidewalk.
  9. present: The crime is specific: individuals "stole a white Chicago motor scooter" parked on the sidewalk.
  10. present: Five individuals on scooters "stole a white Chicago motor scooter", a specific theft.
  11. present: It describes a theft: two riders "stole a white Chicago motor scooter" parked on the sidewalk.
  12. present: It describes a stolen "white Chicago motor scooter" taken by two of five riders, a clear theft.
  13. present: Individuals "stole a white Chicago motor scooter", naming the specific crime.
  14. present: It describes a theft of a "white Chicago motor scooter" by individuals on scooters.
  15. present: Describes individuals who "stole a white Chicago motor scooter", a definite theft.
  16. present: It describes a theft, five individuals of whom two "stole a white Chicago motor scooter".
  17. present: Theft of a vehicle is named: individuals "stole a white Chicago motor scooter".
  18. present: It describes the theft of a white Chicago motor scooter by riders on scooters, a specific crime.
  19. present: It reports that two individuals "stole a white Chicago motor scooter", a specific theft.
  20. present: Five riders are described and two "stole a white Chicago motor scooter," a specific theft.
  21. present: It recounts that two individuals "stole a white Chicago motor scooter", a specific theft.
  22. present: The hazard is a theft: two individuals "stole a white Chicago motor scooter" parked on the sidewalk.
  23. present: Describes individuals who "stole a white Chicago motor scooter", a specific theft.
  24. present: It describes five individuals who "stole a white Chicago motor scooter", a named theft.
  25. present: A theft is described: two individuals "stole a white Chicago motor scooter."
• Locationpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. Named streets carry it: the group rode "Eastbound on Vassar Street" and were "last seen travelling on four scooters in the direction of Main Street and Galileo Way".

  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: Streets are named: "travelling Eastbound on Vassar Street" toward "Main Street and Galileo Way".
  2. present: Says the riders travelled "Eastbound on Vassar Street" toward Main Street and Galileo Way.
  3. present: Says the group travelled "Eastbound on Vassar Street" toward "Main Street and Galileo Way".
  4. present: The theft happened on "Vassar Street," with suspects fleeing toward "Main Street and Galileo Way."
  5. present: Streets are named: "travelling Eastbound on Vassar Street" toward "Main Street and Galileo Way."
  6. present: The route is given as "Eastbound on Vassar Street" heading toward "Main Street and Galileo Way".
  7. present: Places the theft on "Vassar Street" with flight toward "Main Street and Galileo Way".
  8. present: Names Vassar Street, plus Main Street and Galileo Way as the direction of flight.
  9. present: Places are named, including "Vassar Street" and the direction of "Main Street and Galileo Way".
  10. present: It locates the incident "travelling Eastbound on Vassar Street" near "Main Street and Galileo Way".
  11. present: Streets are specified: "travelling Eastbound on Vassar Street" toward "Main Street and Galileo Way".
  12. present: The route is given: "travelling Eastbound on Vassar Street" toward "Main Street and Galileo Way".
  13. present: The theft happened on Vassar Street, with suspects fleeing toward "Main Street and Galileo Way".
  14. present: Streets are named: "travelling Eastbound on Vassar Street" and toward "Main Street and Galileo Way".
  15. present: Locates the incident on Vassar Street with flight "toward Main Street and Galileo Way".
  16. present: Streets are named: the group rode "Eastbound on Vassar Street" toward "Main Street and Galileo Way".
  17. present: The route is given as Vassar Street, toward Main Street and Galileo Way.
  18. present: Streets are named: "travelling Eastbound on Vassar Street" and toward Main Street and Galileo Way.
  19. present: The route is described as "travelling Eastbound on Vassar Street" toward Main Street and Galileo Way.
  20. present: It locates the theft on "Vassar Street" with flight toward "Main Street and Galileo Way."
  21. present: The route "travelling Eastbound on Vassar Street" and Main Street and Galileo Way give locations.
  22. present: It happened on "Vassar Street", with the suspects fleeing toward "Main Street and Galileo Way".
  23. present: Places the riders "travelling Eastbound on Vassar Street" heading toward Main Street and Galileo Way.
  24. present: The route is specified as "Eastbound on Vassar Street" toward "Main Street and Galileo Way".
  25. present: It locates the theft on "Vassar Street," with flight toward "Main Street and Galileo Way."
• Guidancepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present by 25 of 25, drawn from the tips list: remove keys and lock your vehicle, never leave it running unattended, park in well lit areas, and report suspicious persons to MIT Police immediately.

  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: Readers are directed to lock vehicles, remove keys, and report suspicious persons immediately.
  2. present: Directs readers to remove keys, lock vehicles and report suspicious persons to MIT Police immediately.
  3. present: Instructs readers to notify MIT Police immediately and to lock vehicles and secure valuables.
  4. present: Readers are told to remove keys, lock vehicles and report suspicious persons to MIT Police.
  5. present: Recipients are told to remove keys, lock vehicles, park in lit areas and report suspicious persons.
  6. present: It advises locking vehicles, never leaving them running unattended, and reporting suspicious persons to MIT Police.
  7. present: Advises removing keys, locking vehicles, parking in well lit areas and reporting suspicious persons.
  8. present: Instructs recipients to report suspicious persons and vehicles and to lock and secure their own.
  9. present: It directs readers to lock vehicles, remove keys, park in well lit areas and report suspicious persons.
  10. present: Recipients are told to remove keys, lock vehicles and report suspicious persons immediately.
  11. present: Recipients are told to lock vehicles, secure valuables and report suspicious persons immediately.
  12. present: It instructs readers to remove keys, lock vehicles and report suspicious persons to police immediately.
  13. present: It instructs readers to lock vehicles, secure valuables and report suspicious persons immediately.
  14. present: It instructs readers to lock vehicles, remove keys and report suspicious persons to MIT Police immediately.
  15. present: Instructs the reader to lock vehicles, remove keys, and report suspicious persons to MIT Police immediately.
  16. present: It instructs readers to lock vehicles, remove keys and report suspicious persons immediately.
  17. present: Recipients are told to lock vehicles, remove keys and report suspicious persons immediately.
  18. present: Recipients are told to lock vehicles, secure valuables and report suspicious persons immediately.
  19. present: It tells readers to lock vehicles, remove keys, and report suspicious persons to MIT Police immediately.
  20. present: Readers are told to lock vehicles, remove keys and report suspicious persons and vehicles immediately.
  21. present: Recipients are told to lock vehicles, secure valuables and report suspicious persons immediately.
  22. present: It instructs readers to remove keys, lock vehicles, and report suspicious persons to police.
  23. present: Instructs readers to lock vehicles, secure valuables and report suspicious persons.
  24. present: It directs readers to lock vehicles, secure valuables and report suspicious persons immediately.
  25. present: It instructs readers to lock vehicles, secure valuables and report suspicious persons immediately.
• Timepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25, with date and window given at the top: "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".

  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: The text gives "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  2. present: Dates it "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  3. present: Opens "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  4. present: "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM" gives date and hours.
  5. present: It is dated "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM."
  6. present: It states "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  7. present: States "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  8. present: States "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  9. present: It states "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  10. present: It is dated "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  11. present: It states "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  12. present: It is dated "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  13. present: Dated "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  14. present: It dates the theft "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  15. present: Says "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  16. present: The event is dated "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  17. present: It states "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  18. present: Dated "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  19. present: It gives "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  20. present: It specifies "August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM."
  21. present: The window "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM" is explicit.
  22. present: The date and window "August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM" are given.
  23. present: Dates it "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  24. present: The theft is dated "On August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM".
  25. present: The time given is "August 27, 2019, sometime between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM."
• Impactabsent1/25

  Final assessment

  Absent, 1 of 25. No injury, danger or severity is asserted anywhere; the sole dissent cited "Thieves look for targets of opportunity", which warns of exposure rather than stating a consequence.

  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 harm or danger to people is asserted anywhere in the notice.
  2. absent: No statement of what the hazard could do to anyone, only the property lost.
  3. absent: Consequences are limited to a stolen scooter; no danger or severity is stated for readers.
  4. absent: Nothing in the text describes potential injury, danger or seriousness of the group's behavior.
  5. absent: The account of the theft carries no statement of danger, injury or severity.
  6. absent: No consequence or level of danger is conveyed, only the sequence of the theft.
  7. absent: Consequences are limited to a stolen scooter, with no danger or severity language.
  8. absent: No consequence beyond the stolen scooter and no statement of risk to anyone.
  9. absent: No harm or severity is described; the account stops at the property being taken.
  10. absent: No consequence or danger is articulated, only the circumstances of the theft.
  11. absent: No consequence beyond the stolen scooter is stated, and no danger to people is mentioned.
  12. absent: No severity or potential harm is stated; the account is purely descriptive of the theft.
  13. present: It cautions that "Thieves look for targets of opportunity", framing the risk of property loss to readers.
  14. absent: There is no statement of potential harm or seriousness, only prevention advice.
  15. absent: There is no statement about danger or what the theft ring could cost or do to people.
  16. absent: No consequence is conveyed; the message stops at recounting the theft and suspect descriptions.
  17. absent: No consequence or danger is conveyed; the account stops at the property being taken.
  18. absent: The notice conveys no danger or severity, just the loss of a parked scooter.
  19. absent: Nothing conveys danger or the scale of harm; the account stops at the property loss.
  20. absent: Nothing in the text conveys severity or what the thieves might do beyond taking a scooter.
  21. absent: Nothing conveys danger to people or how serious this loss might be for the community.
  22. absent: Nothing in the text says the suspects were dangerous or what harm the thefts could cause.
  23. absent: Only the theft itself is reported, with no stated danger or seriousness for readers.
  24. absent: Only the crime and suspect descriptions appear; no severity or potential harm is conveyed.
  25. absent: No consequence or severity claim is made; the account is purely descriptive.