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NYU Campus Safety issued a Clery Campus Notice for stalking of a student along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, most recently at 10:33 a.m. on February 12, 2025.

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NYU Clery Campus Notice Stalking A report was made to the Department of Campus Safety following the most recent incident, which occurred today, February 12, 2025. The individual followed the student along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, stopping at the front of Lipton when the student entered at 10:33 a.m. The student reported the individual attempted to engage in conversation with them. The student indicated that they first observed the individual following them in the same general area a week prior, and there had been multiple incidents between then and today. The individual attempted to verbally engage with the student in addition to following them south on Washington Square West. The student did not engage with the individual. No physical injuries were reported. The student was offered support services and assistance in reporting to the NYPD. Description of Suspect: The suspect was described by the complainant as masculine presenting, in their 30's, and is approximately 6'0". The suspect was described as having a dark complexion and has been wearing a black winter coat sweatshirt, a black face mask, and black pants each time they were observed by the complainant. If you have any additional information about this incident, please contact NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222. Please Remember These Safety Tips: Be aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone.  Walk in groups whenever you can. There is always safety in numbers. Using a smartphone or other electronic devices, especially with earbuds, can be distracting and may make you a vulnerable target for an assailant.  Trust your instincts. If you feel that you may be in danger, seek out others or an open NYU facility that has Campus Safety Officers posted. If you are the victim of a crime, do not engage with the assailant as that may put you in further danger.  If you are the victim of a crime, call 911 immediately and then report the incident to the Department of Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222. NYU Students can call the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 24/7 for confidential medical and counseling support. NYU Faculty, Administrators, and Staff can call the Employee Assistance Program powered by Optum at 888-980-8740 24/7 for confidential counseling support. Read more about our notification policy and procedures. You can also learn more about Campus Safety's services and review answers to Frequently Asked Questions on our website.
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Distinct from later NYU Clery notices in 2025: Lipton Hall stalking on February 12 vs other crime types and dates.
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NYU Clery Campus Notice Stalking A report was made to the Department of Campus Safety following the most recent incident, which occurred today, February 12, 2025. The individual followed the student along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, stopping at the front of Lipton when the student entered at 10:33 a.m. The student reported the individual attempted to engage in conversation with them. The student indicated that they first observed the individual following them in the same general area a week prior, and there had been multiple incidents between then and today. The individual attempted to verbally engage with the student in addition to following them south on Washington Square West. The student did not engage with the individual. No physical injuries were reported. The student was offered support services and assistance in reporting to the NYPD. Description of Suspect: The suspect was described by the complainant as masculine presenting, in their 30's, and is approximately 6'0". The suspect was described as having a dark complexion and has been wearing a black winter coat sweatshirt, a black face mask, and black pants each time they were observed by the complainant. If you have any additional information about this incident, please contact NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222. Please Remember These Safety Tips: Be aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone.  Walk in groups whenever you can. There is always safety in numbers. Using a smartphone or other electronic devices, especially with earbuds, can be distracting and may make you a vulnerable target for an assailant.  Trust your instincts. If you feel that you may be in danger, seek out others or an open NYU facility that has Campus Safety Officers posted. If you are the victim of a crime, do not engage with the assailant as that may put you in further danger.  If you are the victim of a crime, call 911 immediately and then report the incident to the Department of Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222. NYU Students can call the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 24/7 for confidential medical and counseling support. NYU Faculty, Administrators, and Staff can call the Employee Assistance Program powered by Optum at 888-980-8740 24/7 for confidential counseling support. Read more about our notification policy and procedures. You can also learn more about Campus Safety's services and review answers to Frequently Asked Questions on our website.

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads find S present: The NYU Clery Campus Notice and Department of Campus Safety, with a Campus Safety phone number, mark the issuing office.

    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: The NYU Clery Campus Notice and Department of Campus Safety, with a Campus Safety phone number, mark the issuing office.
    2. present: The message is an NYU Clery Campus Notice issued through the Department of Campus Safety.
    3. present: The opening "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and a report made to the Department of Campus Safety identify the campus authority.
    4. present: The branded NYU Clery notice and Department of Campus Safety identify the sender of the stalking report.
    5. present: The message opens as an NYU Clery Campus Notice from the Department of Campus Safety.
    6. present: The Department of Campus Safety took the report under an "NYU Clery Campus Notice" signature.
    7. present: The NYU Clery Campus Notice and Department of Campus Safety name the issuing unit.
    8. present: The NYU Clery label and a report to the Department of Campus Safety show who issued the message.
    9. present: The NYU Clery Campus Notice and Department of Campus Safety, with a callback number, identify who is sending it.
    10. present: NYU Clery Campus Notice and the Department of Campus Safety name the sender, with NYPD listed for reporting help.
    11. present: The Clery notice and Department of Campus Safety name NYU as the issuer, with a Campus Safety phone line.
    12. present: NYU's Clery notice header and the Department of Campus Safety identify who issued the stalking warning.
    13. present: The NYU Clery Campus Notice and the Department of Campus Safety that took the student's report name the sender.
    14. present: The branded NYU Clery Campus Notice and Department of Campus Safety identify the sender.
    15. present: The NYU Clery Campus Notice banner and the Department of Campus Safety as the office that took the report identify the source.
    16. present: The branded "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and Department of Campus Safety identify the sender.
    17. present: The NYU Clery header and Department of Campus Safety name who is sending the notice.
    18. present: The message is an NYU Clery Campus Notice from the Department of Campus Safety.
    19. present: The NYU Clery notice and Department of Campus Safety identify who is sending the alert.
    20. present: The Clery notice banner and Department of Campus Safety, with help offered for an NYPD report, name the source.
    21. present: The Department of Campus Safety is the unit that received the report, under an NYU Clery Campus Notice banner.
    22. present: Department of Campus Safety is the unit that received the report on this NYU Clery Campus Notice.
    23. present: The Clery notice is issued by the Department of Campus Safety, which is named as the reporting office.
    24. present: The branded "NYU Clery Campus Notice" and "Department of Campus Safety" name the source.
    25. present: The message is an "NYU Clery Campus Notice" from the Department of Campus Safety.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads find H present: Stalking is named: repeated following along Washington Square West and attempts to start conversation.

    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: Stalking is named: repeated following along Washington Square West and attempts to start conversation.
    2. present: The heading Stalking is supported by repeated following and attempts to talk to the student.
    3. present: The heading "Stalking" and the account of being followed and approached name that specific offense.
    4. present: The heading "Stalking" matches a person repeatedly following a student and trying to start conversation.
    5. present: The heading "Stalking" and repeated following plus attempts to talk to the student name the threat.
    6. present: The title "Stalking" and repeated following of a student name a specific crime.
    7. present: The title Stalking and repeated following of a student name a specific threat.
    8. present: The title is "Stalking," and the narrative describes repeated following plus attempts to start conversation.
    9. present: The title Stalking and repeated following of a student name the threat.
    10. present: The title Stalking and repeated following of a student, including attempts to talk to them, name a specific threat.
    11. present: The title is Stalking, and the body describes repeated following plus attempts to talk to the student.
    12. present: The hazard is named "Stalking", with repeated following and attempts to talk to the student.
    13. present: The heading Stalking plus repeated following of the student along Washington Square West names the threat.
    14. present: The heading names Stalking and describes someone following a student.
    15. present: The heading "Stalking" and the account of someone repeatedly following a student name a specific threat.
    16. present: The heading and narrative name "Stalking," including following the student and attempted conversation.
    17. present: The title "Stalking" and repeated following of a student name the threat.
    18. present: The heading names Stalking as the specific hazard.
    19. present: The heading names stalking, and the body describes repeated following of a student.
    20. present: Stalking is named and then described as repeated following and attempts to talk to a student.
    21. present: The hazard is stalking: repeated following and attempts to talk with a student.
    22. present: Stalking is named, with repeated following and attempts to talk to the student.
    23. present: The heading Stalking is supported by repeated following and attempts to start conversation with a student.
    24. present: The heading "Stalking" and the account of someone following a student name a specific threat.
    25. present: The heading names "Stalking" and the body describes repeated following of a student.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads find L present: The latest event is along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, stopping at the front of Lipton.

    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: The latest event is along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, stopping at the front of Lipton.
    2. present: The latest episode runs along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall and stops at the front of Lipton.
    3. present: The path is "along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall," ending "at the front of Lipton."
    4. present: The latest event runs along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, stopping at the front of Lipton.
    5. present: The latest path is along Washington Square West to the front of Lipton Hall.
    6. present: The latest path was "along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall," ending at Lipton's front.
    7. present: The latest episode ran along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, stopping at the front of Lipton.
    8. present: The latest episode runs along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, stopping at the front of Lipton.
    9. present: The person followed the student along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, stopping at the front of Lipton.
    10. present: The latest episode is along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, ending at the front of Lipton.
    11. present: The latest path is along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, stopping at the front of Lipton.
    12. present: The latest event runs along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, ending at the front of Lipton.
    13. present: The latest episode runs along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall and stops at the front of Lipton when the student went inside.
    14. present: It cites Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall and the front of Lipton.
    15. present: The latest episode is along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, ending at the front of Lipton.
    16. present: Events are placed along Washington Square West toward and at the front of Lipton Hall.
    17. present: The latest episode ran along Washington Square West to the front of Lipton Hall.
    18. present: It places the following along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall.
    19. present: It traces the path along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall and the front of Lipton.
    20. present: The latest episode runs along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall and stops at the front of Lipton.
    21. present: The latest following ran along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall and stopped at the front of Lipton.
    22. present: The latest path is Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall, ending at the front of Lipton.
    23. present: The latest episode runs along Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall and stops at the front of Lipton.
    24. present: It traces the path along "Washington Square West toward Lipton Hall" and the front of Lipton.
    25. present: It traces the path along Washington Square West to the front of Lipton Hall.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads find G present: Safety tips instruct staying aware, walking in groups, not engaging an assailant, and calling 911 if a crime occurs.

    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: Safety tips instruct staying aware, walking in groups, not engaging an assailant, and calling 911 if a crime occurs.
    2. present: Closing tips tell people to walk in groups, seek a staffed facility if they feel in danger, and call 911 if victimized.
    3. present: Recipients are told to walk in groups, seek a facility with Campus Safety Officers, not engage, and call 911.
    4. present: It tells recipients to walk in groups, seek a facility with Campus Safety officers if threatened, and call 911.
    5. present: The closing list tells people to walk in groups, not engage an assailant, and call 911 if they become a victim.
    6. present: Instructions include walking with others, not engaging an assailant, and calling 911 then Campus Safety.
    7. present: Safety tips instruct walking in groups, seeking a staffed facility if threatened, not engaging an assailant, and calling 911.
    8. present: The list tells people to walk in groups, not engage an assailant, and call 911 after a crime.
    9. present: Recipients are instructed to stay aware, walk in groups, not engage an assailant, and call 911 if victimized.
    10. present: Recipients are told to stay aware, walk in groups, seek others if they feel in danger, and call 911 if they are a victim.
    11. present: Readers are told to walk in groups, seek Campus Safety posts if afraid, avoid engaging an assailant, and call 911.
    12. present: Tips instruct walking in groups, seeking others if in danger, not engaging an assailant, and calling 911.
    13. present: Safety tips instruct people to walk in groups, trust instincts and go to a staffed NYU facility, and call 911 if they are a victim of a crime.
    14. present: Safety tips instruct recipients to walk in groups, seek help if in danger, and call 911.
    15. present: Tips instruct people to stay aware, walk in groups, seek a staffed NYU building if they feel in danger, and call 911 if they are a victim.
    16. present: Safety tips instruct awareness, walking in groups, seeking help if in danger, not engaging, and calling 911.
    17. present: Advice includes staying aware, walking in groups, seeking a staffed facility, and calling 911.
    18. present: Safety tips instruct awareness, walking in groups, seeking officers, not engaging, and calling 911.
    19. present: Safety tips instruct awareness, walking in groups, seeking others if in danger, not engaging, and calling 911.
    20. present: The tip list tells people to walk in groups, get to a staffed NYU site if they feel in danger, not engage an assailant, and call 911.
    21. present: The tips tell people to walk in groups, go to a staffed NYU facility if they feel in danger, and call 911 if they are a victim.
    22. present: Tips tell the community to notice surroundings, walk in groups, seek a staffed site if threatened, not engage, and call 911.
    23. present: Recipients are told to walk in groups, not engage an assailant, and call 911 if they are a victim or witness.
    24. present: Recipients are told to stay aware, walk in groups, seek others if in danger, and call 911 if victimized.
    25. present: Safety tips tell people to stay aware, walk in groups, seek help if in danger, and call 911.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads find T present: The latest incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, at 10:33 a.m., with earlier following a week prior.

    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 latest incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, at 10:33 a.m., with earlier following a week prior.
    2. present: It says the latest incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, at 10:33 a.m. when the student entered Lipton.
    3. present: The latest event "occurred today, February 12, 2025" when the student entered Lipton "at 10:33 a.m."
    4. present: The latest incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, when the student entered at 10:33 a.m.
    5. present: The newest episode is "today, February 12, 2025" when the student entered Lipton at 10:33 a.m.
    6. present: The latest incident was "today, February 12, 2025" when the student entered at "10:33 a.m."
    7. present: It says the latest incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, when the student entered at 10:33 a.m.
    8. present: The newest following is "today, February 12, 2025" at 10:33 a.m., with earlier episodes a week prior.
    9. present: The latest incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, when the student entered at 10:33 a.m.
    10. present: The most recent following occurred today, February 12, 2025, and the student entered Lipton at 10:33 a.m.
    11. present: The latest incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, at 10:33 a.m., after similar following a week earlier.
    12. present: The most recent incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, and the student entered Lipton at 10:33 a.m.
    13. present: The latest following is dated today, February 12, 2025, at 10:33 a.m., after similar incidents over the prior week.
    14. present: It says the latest incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, at 10:33 a.m.
    15. present: It says the latest incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, when the student entered at 10:33 a.m.
    16. present: It says the latest incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, at 10:33 a.m.
    17. present: It says the latest incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, at 10:33 a.m.
    18. present: The latest incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, at 10:33 a.m.
    19. present: It says the latest incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, at 10:33 a.m., plus a week prior.
    20. present: The newest incident is today, February 12, 2025 at 10:33 a.m., after following that began a week earlier.
    21. present: The newest incident was today, February 12, 2025, with the student entering Lipton at 10:33 a.m.
    22. present: The newest incident is today, February 12, 2025 at 10:33 a.m., after similar following a week prior.
    23. present: It says the most recent incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, when the student entered at 10:33 a.m.
    24. present: It says the latest incident occurred "today, February 12, 2025" at "10:33 a.m."
    25. present: The latest incident occurred today, February 12, 2025, at 10:33 a.m.
  • Impactabsent9/25

    Final assessment

    A 16 to 9 majority finds I absent: No physical injuries are reported, and the text does not state what harm the stalking could cause. 9 reads mark it present.

    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 physical injuries are reported, and the text does not state what harm the stalking could cause.
    2. present: The notice states that no physical injuries were reported from the following.
    3. present: "No physical injuries were reported" is an explicit statement of what the stalking did or did not do to the student.
    4. present: It reports no physical injuries and says you may be in danger if you feel threatened.
    5. absent: It notes no physical injuries and does not say what harm the stalking could cause.
    6. absent: The text never states fear, injury, or other harm from the following, only that no physical injuries occurred.
    7. present: It reports no physical injuries, stating the harm outcome of the stalking.
    8. absent: "No physical injuries were reported," and the stalking is not described as dangerous or likely to cause harm.
    9. absent: No physical injuries were reported, and the text never says what harm the stalking could cause.
    10. present: The notice reports no physical injuries and says not engaging an assailant avoids putting yourself in further danger.
    11. absent: No physical injuries were reported, and following with talk attempts does not state what harm stalking could cause.
    12. present: "No physical injuries were reported" states the consequence for the student's bodily safety.
    13. absent: The student was followed and spoken to, but the notice reports no physical injuries and does not describe danger or other consequences.
    14. absent: It reports no physical injuries and does not describe what stalking could do or how serious it is.
    15. absent: Following and attempted conversation are the stalking conduct, and the notice reports no physical injuries without stating further harm.
    16. absent: No injuries are reported, and the text does not state what harm stalking could cause.
    17. present: "No physical injuries were reported" is an explicit harm statement.
    18. absent: No physical injuries are reported, and following the student is the stalking itself, not a stated consequence.
    19. present: It states no physical injuries were reported and warns of danger and being a vulnerable target.
    20. absent: Following and talk attempts are the stalking itself, and the text reports no physical injuries or other stated harm.
    21. absent: No physical injuries are reported, and the following is not framed as dangerous, injurious, or otherwise severe.
    22. present: Saying contact with an assailant may put you in further danger is a stated consequence of the threat.
    23. absent: Following the student and trying to talk are the stalking, not a stated consequence, weapon, or severity of harm to people.
    24. absent: "No physical injuries were reported" without any statement of danger, harm, or how serious stalking is.
    25. absent: No physical injuries are reported and the text does not state danger or other consequences.

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Official Emma product recovered from the NYU listing: NYU Clery Campus Notice - Stalking.
Outcome
No physical injuries. Student offered support and assistance reporting to NYPD. Multiple incidents over about a week.
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Campus Alert Archive. "New York University: Stalking along Washington Square West." Incident of February 12, 2025. Added September 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/nyu-lipton-stalking-2025-02-12/

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