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Robbery at Subway, 902 S. State St. near Packard (off campus)

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INITIAL ALERTEmail
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April 3, 2020 Crime Alert 2020-02: Robbery Alert ID: 2020-02 Alert Agency: AAPD #20-12523 Alert Issued: April 3, 2020 Date of Incident: Apr. 3, 2020 10:56 PM Location: Subway, 902 S. State St. near Packard (off campus) Offense: Robbery Summary: As reported to the Ann Arbor Police, as the victim was entering into a Subway restaurant, a subject grabbed him from behind, took his phone and fled. The victim followed the suspect out the door and yelled at him. The suspect then turned around, pulled out a knife and fled west toward Elbel Field. AAPD is investigating this incident. Suspect: Black male, middle-aged with a receding hairline, 6’2″-6’4″, slim build. He was last seen wearing a surgical mask, camouflage sweatpants and a black t-shirt with a design on it. If you have any information, please contact the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security at (734) 763-1131 or Dial 9-1-1 Remember: Close blinds at night and keep doorwall security bars in place Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times Apartment-dwellers should turn on exterior lights at night Walk with a trusted friend or co-worker when possible Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative Have your keys in hand before you reach your vehicle or residence If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light emergency phone or call 9-1-1 from any phone Confidential Tip Line 1-800-863-1355For status updates to this alert, check back regularly and follow us on Social Media
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April 3, 2020 Crime Alert 2020-02: Robbery Alert ID: 2020-02 Alert Agency: AAPD #20-12523 Alert Issued: April 3, 2020 Date of Incident: Apr. 3, 2020 10:56 PM Location: Subway, 902 S. State St. near Packard (off campus) Offense: Robbery Summary: As reported to the Ann Arbor Police, as the victim was entering into a Subway restaurant, a subject grabbed him from behind, took his phone and fled. The victim followed the suspect out the door and yelled at him. The suspect then turned around, pulled out a knife and fled west toward Elbel Field. AAPD is investigating this incident. Suspect: Black male, middle-aged with a receding hairline, 6’2″-6’4″, slim build. He was last seen wearing a surgical mask, camouflage sweatpants and a black t-shirt with a design on it. If you have any information, please contact the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security at (734) 763-1131 or Dial 9-1-1 Remember: Close blinds at night and keep doorwall security bars in place Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times Apartment-dwellers should turn on exterior lights at night Walk with a trusted friend or co-worker when possible Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative Have your keys in hand before you reach your vehicle or residence If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light emergency phone or call 9-1-1 from any phone Confidential Tip Line 1-800-863-1355For status updates to this alert, check back regularly and follow us on Social Media

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    Final assessment

    Majority finds s present in this DPSS Crime Alert.

    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: Source pass 1: DPSS Crime Alert official product branding.
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  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds h present in this DPSS Crime Alert.

    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 pass 1: Crime Alert 2020-02: Robbery.
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  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds l present in this DPSS Crime Alert.

    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: Location pass 1: Subway, 902 S. State St. near Packard (off campus).
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  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds g present in this DPSS Crime Alert.

    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 pass 1: safety tips or reporting guidance present.
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  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds t present in this DPSS Crime Alert.

    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: Time pass 1: Apr. 3, 2020 10:56 PM.
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  • Impactpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds i present in this DPSS Crime Alert.

    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. present: Impact pass 1: realized offense outcome narrated in summary.
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Context

Background

University of Michigan DPSS Crime Alert series under dpss.umich.edu news-and-alerts.
Analysis

Key Findings

Official DPSS Crime Alert provides incident summary, location, and offense type.
Outcome
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Campus Alert Archive. "University of Michigan: Robbery at Subway, 902 S. State St. near Packard (off campus)." Incident of April 3, 2020. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-michigan-crime-alert-2020-02-robbery-2020-04-03/

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