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Armed robbery and carjacking safety notice

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Tulane University Police Department issued a campus crime notice on 2023-01-13. Full text recovered from the official TUPD PDF on the Crime Alerts archive.

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Subject: Safety Notice – Armed Robbery (Carjacking) Offense: Armed Robbery (Carjacking) Date: January 13, 2023 Content Warning: This notification includes information related to an armed robbery. At approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023, the Tulane Police Department learned that a student had been the victim of an armed robbery at the intersection of Broadway and Birch. The victim parked their vehicle outside their residence when an unknown vehicle, a black Infiniti SUV, pulled in close behind. Two subjects exited brandishing firearms and demanding money. The victim tossed property on the ground and ran inside the residence. One of the subjects fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle while the other returned to the Infiniti SUV. The victim’s vehicle is a black Honda Accord. The subjects were described as two black males approximately 23 years of age wearing masks and black hoodies. Please Remember These Safety Tips: • Carjacking offenses are crimes of opportunity. • Be aware of your surroundings at all times even in areas or places you feel safe. • Beware of individuals approaching your vehicle. • Always park in a well-lit area. If you have any additional information related to this individual, please contact either the Tulane University Police Department or the New Orleans Police Department. For Counseling and other Supportive Measures, click here. To learn more about campus safety services and programs, click here.
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Message elements

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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.

Subject: Safety Notice – Armed Robbery (Carjacking) Offense: Armed Robbery (Carjacking) Date: January 13, 2023 Content Warning: This notification includes information related to an armed robbery. At approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023, the Tulane Police Department learned that a student had been the victim of an armed robbery at the intersection of Broadway and Birch. The victim parked their vehicle outside their residence when an unknown vehicle, a black Infiniti SUV, pulled in close behind. Two subjects exited brandishing firearms and demanding money. The victim tossed property on the ground and ran inside the residence. One of the subjects fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle while the other returned to the Infiniti SUV. The victim’s vehicle is a black Honda Accord. The subjects were described as two black males approximately 23 years of age wearing masks and black hoodies. Please Remember These Safety Tips: • Carjacking offenses are crimes of opportunity. • Be aware of your surroundings at all times even in areas or places you feel safe. • Beware of individuals approaching your vehicle. • Always park in a well-lit area. If you have any additional information related to this individual, please contact either the Tulane University Police Department or the New Orleans Police Department. For Counseling and other Supportive Measures, click here. To learn more about campus safety services and programs, click here.

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: the Tulane Police Department is named as 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: Names 'the Tulane Police Department'.
    2. present: Names "the Tulane Police Department" as issuer.
    3. present: 'the Tulane Police Department' is named.
    4. present: 'the Tulane Police Department learned' identifies the authority.
    5. present: Names 'Tulane Police Department'.
    6. present: Names "Tulane Police Department."
    7. present: Names 'Tulane Police Department'.
    8. present: Names "Tulane Police Department".
    9. present: 'the Tulane Police Department' identifies the issuing authority
    10. present: Names 'Tulane Police Department' as issuer.
    11. present: Signed by Tulane Police Department.
    12. present: 'the Tulane Police Department learned' identifies issuing authority.
    13. present: Tulane Police Department named as issuer.
    14. present: Tulane Police Department named as issuer.
    15. present: Names Tulane Police Department as issuer.
    16. present: Issued by 'Tulane Police Department'.
    17. present: Names 'Tulane Police Department' as issuer
    18. present: 'the Tulane Police Department learned' identifies the issuer.
    19. present: Names the Tulane Police Department.
    20. present: Names 'Tulane Police Department' as the source.
    21. present: Names 'Tulane Police Department'.
    22. present: 'Tulane Police Department' named as issuer.
    23. present: Names 'Tulane Police Department' as issuer.
    24. present: Identifies 'Tulane Police Department'.
    25. present: Names 'Tulane Police Department' as issuer.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: an armed robbery with firearms brandished is specifically named.

    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: Describes 'an armed robbery' with firearms.
    2. present: Describes an "armed robbery" with subjects "brandishing firearms".
    3. present: 'armed robbery' with subjects 'brandishing firearms'.
    4. present: 'Armed Robbery (Carjacking)' with firearms brandished.
    5. present: Describes 'armed robbery' with firearms 'brandishing'.
    6. present: Names "armed robbery" with firearms brandished.
    7. present: Names 'Armed Robbery (Carjacking)'.
    8. present: States "armed robbery" with firearms brandished.
    9. present: 'brandishing firearms and demanding money' names armed robbery hazard
    10. present: Describes an 'armed robbery' with firearms brandished.
    11. present: States 'Armed Robbery (Carjacking)'.
    12. present: 'armed robbery' with firearms named.
    13. present: 'Armed Robbery (Carjacking)' names hazard.
    14. present: 'armed robbery' with firearms specifically described.
    15. present: Describes an armed robbery with firearms brandished.
    16. present: Describes an 'armed robbery' with firearms.
    17. present: Describes 'Armed Robbery (Carjacking)' with firearms brandished
    18. present: 'Armed Robbery (Carjacking)' names the hazard, subjects 'brandishing firearms'.
    19. present: Describes an armed robbery with firearms.
    20. present: States 'armed robbery' specifically with firearms.
    21. present: Describes 'armed robbery' with firearms brandished.
    22. present: 'Armed robbery (Carjacking)' named specifically.
    23. present: Names 'armed robbery' with firearms brandished.
    24. present: States 'armed robbery' with 'firearms'.
    25. present: Names 'armed robbery' with firearms brandished.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: the intersection of Broadway and Birch is named.

    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: Names 'intersection of Broadway and Birch'.
    2. present: States "intersection of Broadway and Birch".
    3. present: 'the intersection of Broadway and Birch'.
    4. present: 'the intersection of Broadway and Birch'.
    5. present: Names 'intersection of Broadway and Birch'.
    6. present: Names "intersection of Broadway and Birch."
    7. present: States 'intersection of Broadway and Birch'.
    8. present: Names "intersection of Broadway and Birch".
    9. present: 'intersection of Broadway and Birch' gives location
    10. present: Names 'intersection of Broadway and Birch'.
    11. present: Names intersection of Broadway and Birch.
    12. present: 'intersection of Broadway and Birch' given.
    13. present: Names intersection of Broadway and Birch.
    14. present: Names intersection of Broadway and Birch.
    15. present: Names 'intersection of Broadway and Birch'.
    16. present: Names intersection of Broadway and Birch.
    17. present: Names 'intersection of Broadway and Birch'
    18. present: 'intersection of Broadway and Birch'.
    19. present: Names the intersection of Broadway and Birch.
    20. present: Names 'intersection of Broadway and Birch'.
    21. present: Names 'intersection of Broadway and Birch'.
    22. present: 'Intersection of Broadway and Birch' given.
    23. present: States 'intersection of Broadway and Birch'.
    24. present: Names 'intersection of Broadway and Birch'.
    25. present: Names 'intersection of Broadway and Birch'.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: safety tips are given, park in well-lit areas, beware of individuals approaching vehicles.

    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: Advises 'Always park in a well-lit area' and other safety tips.
    2. present: Provides safety tips, e.g., "Always park in a well-lit area".
    3. present: 'Always park in a well-lit area.'
    4. present: 'Always park in a well-lit area', 'Beware of individuals approaching your vehicle'.
    5. present: Advises to 'Always park in a well-lit area'.
    6. present: Advises being aware, parking in well-lit areas.
    7. present: Advises to 'Always park in a well-lit area'.
    8. present: Advises "Always park in a well-lit area" and "Beware of individuals approaching your vehicle".
    9. present: 'Always park in a well-lit area' and other tips instruct action
    10. present: Provides tips like 'Always park in a well-lit area'.
    11. present: Safety tips: be aware of surroundings, park in well-lit areas.
    12. present: 'Always park in a well-lit area', 'Beware of individuals approaching your vehicle'.
    13. present: Tips like parking in well-lit areas, being aware.
    14. present: Provides safety tips like parking in well-lit areas.
    15. present: Provides safety tips like parking in well-lit areas.
    16. present: Lists safety tips about parking, awareness.
    17. present: Advises to 'always park in a well-lit area', 'beware of individuals approaching your vehicle'
    18. present: Safety tips e.g. 'Always park in a well-lit area.'
    19. present: Gives safety tips like parking in well-lit areas.
    20. present: Lists safety tips: be aware of surroundings, park in well-lit area.
    21. present: Gives tips such as 'always park in a well-lit area'.
    22. present: Safety tips: be aware of surroundings, beware of vehicles approaching.
    23. present: Advises being aware of surroundings, parking in well-lit areas.
    24. present: Advises 'Beware of individuals approaching your vehicle', 'Always park in a well-lit area'.
    25. present: Advises 'Beware of individuals approaching your vehicle', 'park in well-lit area'.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: approximately 3:33 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023 is given.

    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: Gives 'approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023'.
    2. present: States "approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023".
    3. present: 'approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023'.
    4. present: 'At approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023'.
    5. present: Gives 'approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023'.
    6. present: Gives "approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023."
    7. present: States 'approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023'.
    8. present: Gives "approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023".
    9. present: 'approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023' gives clock time and date
    10. present: Gives 'Friday January 13, 2023' at 'approximately 3:33 am'.
    11. present: 'Friday January 13, 2023' and '3:33 am' given.
    12. present: 'approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023' given.
    13. present: 'approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023'.
    14. present: 'approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023' given.
    15. present: Gives 'approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023'.
    16. present: Gives 'approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023'.
    17. present: States 'approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023'
    18. present: 'approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023'.
    19. present: States "approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023".
    20. present: 'At approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023' gives specific time.
    21. present: Gives 'approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023'.
    22. present: '3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023' given.
    23. present: States 'approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023'.
    24. present: States 'approximately 3:33 am on Friday January 13, 2023'.
    25. present: Gives 'Friday January 13, 2023' and 'approximately 3:33 am'.
  • Impactabsent2/25

    Final assessment

    Strong majority found no stated injury since the victim was unharmed and only property was taken; a small minority read the brandished firearms as itself conveying danger.

    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 stated injury; victim was not harmed per the account.
    2. absent: No stated severity, victim was uninjured, property taken.
    3. absent: No stated general consequence.
    4. absent: No injury stated; victim complied and fled unharmed, no severity described.
    5. absent: No stated severity beyond describing the robbery.
    6. absent: No stated consequence beyond describing the robbery.
    7. absent: No stated consequence or severity beyond describing the robbery.
    8. absent: No stated injury; victim was not physically harmed.
    9. absent: No stated severity of harm beyond describing the robbery
    10. absent: No stated harm beyond describing the robbery mechanics.
    11. absent: No explicit stated severity beyond describing the robbery with firearms.
    12. absent: No explicit statement of harm beyond the robbery facts.
    13. present: 'exited brandishing firearms and demanding money' conveys danger.
    14. absent: No stated injury or severity beyond property loss described.
    15. absent: No explicit statement of injury or harm to the victim.
    16. absent: No stated injury or severity, victim complied without harm noted.
    17. absent: No injury stated, victim tossed property and ran
    18. absent: No explicit statement of potential harm to reader.
    19. absent: No stated harm to victims beyond the robbery facts.
    20. absent: No explicit statement of physical harm to the victim beyond describing the robbery.
    21. absent: No explicit statement of potential harm beyond the robbery description.
    22. absent: No stated injury; victim complied and fled unharmed.
    23. absent: No stated severity beyond crime facts.
    24. absent: No stated potential harm beyond the robbery description.
    25. present: States subjects 'exited brandishing firearms and demanding money', conveying danger.

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Context

Background

TUPD publishes Clery Act crime alerts as PDFs. On 2023-01-13, TUPD issued this official notice.
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Verbatim text recovered from official TUPD PDF.
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Outcome
Official TUPD Safety Notice / Timely Warning PDF (1 message(s)).
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Campus Alert Archive. "Tulane University: Armed robbery and carjacking safety notice." Incident of January 13, 2023. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/tulane-university-armed-robbery-carjacking-2023-01-13/

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