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Home invasion at Northwood V, 2100 block Stone Rd., Ann Arbor

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INITIAL ALERTEmail
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Crime Alert 2020-4: Home Invasion Summary: At approximately 2:10 a.m., an individual sleeping in an upstairs bedroom awoke to a noise in the apartment. She opened the bedroom door and observed an unknown male standing outside the door. The suspect did not speak and fled the area when observed. Entry was gained into the apartment through an unlocked first floor sliding glass patio door. UMPD is investigating. Suspect: Asian male, 26-30 years of age, dark hair, about 6’1”, average build, with glasses. He was wearing a white t-shirt with a collar. 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 1-800-863-1355 For status updates to this alert, check back regularly and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Message elements

How the first alert is built

To check this alert, Claude Opus 5.5 (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.

Crime Alert 2020-4: Home Invasion Summary: At approximately 2:10 a.m., an individual sleeping in an upstairs bedroom awoke to a noise in the apartment. She opened the bedroom door and observed an unknown male standing outside the door. The suspect did not speak and fled the area when observed. Entry was gained into the apartment through an unlocked first floor sliding glass patio door. UMPD is investigating. Suspect: Asian male, 26-30 years of age, dark hair, about 6’1”, average build, with glasses. He was wearing a white t-shirt with a collar. 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 1-800-863-1355 For status updates to this alert, check back regularly and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads agree: it is a numbered U-M Crime Alert noting "UMPD is investigating".

    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: It states "UMPD is investigating" the home invasion, identifying the university police as the responding agency.
    2. present: It says 'UMPD is investigating', naming the University of Michigan police as the responsible agency.
    3. present: It is a U-M "Crime Alert" that ends "UMPD is investigating", naming the responsible agency.
    4. present: It is a U-M 'Crime Alert' stating 'UMPD is investigating'.
    5. present: It says 'UMPD is investigating', naming the University of Michigan Police Department as the responsible agency.
    6. present: It is a numbered U-M 'Crime Alert' and says 'UMPD is investigating'.
    7. present: It is labeled 'Crime Alert 2020-4' and states 'UMPD is investigating', identifying the university police as source.
    8. present: It states that 'UMPD is investigating', which identifies the University of Michigan police as the responsible authority.
    9. present: It says 'UMPD is investigating', identifying the University of Michigan police as the responding authority.
    10. present: The Crime Alert says 'UMPD is investigating', identifying the University of Michigan police as source.
    11. present: Titled 'Crime Alert 2020-4', it states 'UMPD is investigating', identifying the University of Michigan police.
    12. present: It says 'UMPD is investigating', naming the University of Michigan Police.
    13. present: The Crime Alert states that 'UMPD is investigating', identifying the University of Michigan police as the authority.
    14. present: It is 'Crime Alert 2020-4' and says 'UMPD is investigating'.
    15. present: It is labeled "Crime Alert 2020-4" and states that "UMPD is investigating" the home invasion.
    16. present: It says 'UMPD is investigating' under the 'Crime Alert 2020-4' heading, naming the source.
    17. present: It says 'UMPD is investigating' the home invasion, which identifies the police agency as the source.
    18. present: The alert closes the summary with 'UMPD is investigating', naming the police agency.
    19. present: It is labeled Crime Alert 2020-4 and states that UMPD is investigating.
    20. present: The 'Crime Alert 2020-4' states 'UMPD is investigating', identifying the University of Michigan Police as the issuing authority.
    21. present: It says 'UMPD is investigating', identifying the University of Michigan Police as the responding agency.
    22. present: It is 'Crime Alert 2020-4' and says 'UMPD is investigating', naming the agency.
    23. present: It says 'UMPD is investigating', which identifies the university police as the responding authority for the intrusion.
    24. present: It is 'Crime Alert 2020-4' and says 'UMPD is investigating', identifying the sender.
    25. present: It is a numbered U-M 'Crime Alert' stating that 'UMPD is investigating', which identifies the responding agency.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: it names a "Home Invasion" in which an unknown male entered an apartment through an unlocked sliding patio door.

    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: It is titled "Home Invasion" and describes an unknown male inside an apartment.
    2. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' with an unknown male inside an apartment.
    3. present: It names a "Home Invasion" where an unknown male entered an apartment through an unlocked patio door.
    4. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' through an unlocked sliding glass patio door.
    5. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' in which an unknown male entered through an unlocked patio door.
    6. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' by an unknown male who entered an apartment.
    7. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' in which an unknown male entered an apartment.
    8. present: It names a Home Invasion by an unknown male entering an apartment.
    9. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' in which an unknown male entered through an unlocked patio door.
    10. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' in which an unknown male entered an apartment.
    11. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' in which an unknown male entered an apartment through an unlocked patio door.
    12. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' by an unknown male who entered through an unlocked patio door.
    13. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' in which an unknown male entered an apartment.
    14. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' with an unknown male found inside an apartment.
    15. present: It names a "Home Invasion" in which an unknown male was found standing outside a bedroom door.
    16. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' where an unknown male entered an apartment.
    17. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' where an unknown male entered an apartment, a specific crime.
    18. present: It reports a 'Home Invasion' in which an unknown male was found inside an apartment.
    19. present: It names a home invasion in which an unknown male entered an apartment.
    20. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' through an unlocked sliding glass patio door.
    21. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' in which an unknown male entered an apartment through an unlocked patio door.
    22. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' in which an unknown male entered an apartment.
    23. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' where an unknown male entered an apartment.
    24. present: It names a 'Home Invasion' where an unknown male entered an apartment through an unlocked door.
    25. present: It reports a 'Home Invasion' in which an unknown male entered an apartment through an unlocked patio door.
  • Locationabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: it refers only to "the apartment" and "an upstairs bedroom", naming no street, building, or area.

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. absent: It refers only to "the apartment" and an upstairs bedroom, with no street, building name, or area.
    2. absent: It refers only to 'the apartment' and 'an upstairs bedroom', with no named street or building.
    3. absent: It refers only to "the apartment" and an upstairs bedroom, with no street, building or area named.
    4. absent: It refers only to 'the apartment' and 'an upstairs bedroom' without naming any street, building, or area.
    5. absent: It mentions only 'the apartment' and 'the area' with no street or building named.
    6. absent: It mentions only 'the apartment' and a patio door, naming no street, building, or area.
    7. absent: It refers only to 'the apartment' and an upstairs bedroom, with no street, building, or named area.
    8. absent: It mentions only 'the apartment' and an upstairs bedroom, with no street, building, or named place.
    9. absent: It mentions only 'the apartment' and an upstairs bedroom, with no street, building, or area named.
    10. absent: It refers only to 'the apartment' and 'an upstairs bedroom', with no street, building, or named area.
    11. absent: It refers only to 'the apartment' and an upstairs bedroom, with no street, building, or area named.
    12. absent: It mentions only 'the apartment' and an upstairs bedroom, naming no street, building, or area.
    13. absent: It refers only to 'the apartment' and 'an upstairs bedroom' with no named building or street.
    14. absent: It refers only to 'the apartment' and 'an upstairs bedroom' without any street, building, or named place.
    15. absent: It refers only to "the apartment" and a patio door, with no named building or street.
    16. absent: It refers only to 'the apartment' and a 'first floor sliding glass patio door', with no named place.
    17. absent: It refers only to 'the apartment' and an upstairs bedroom, with no street, building, or area named.
    18. absent: It mentions only 'the apartment' and a patio door, without any street, building, or area name.
    19. absent: It mentions only an apartment and a first floor patio door with no street, building, or area named.
    20. absent: It refers only to 'the apartment' without naming a building, street, or area.
    21. absent: It refers only to 'the apartment' and an upstairs bedroom, with no street, building, or area named.
    22. absent: It refers only to 'the apartment' and a patio door, naming no street, building, or area.
    23. absent: It mentions only 'the apartment' and 'an upstairs bedroom' without naming any street or place.
    24. absent: It refers only to 'the apartment' and an 'upstairs bedroom' without naming a street, building, or area.
    25. absent: It refers only to 'the apartment' and 'upstairs bedroom' without any named street, building, or area.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads find guidance, such as "Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times" and "keep doorwall security bars in place".

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: It lists protective steps like "Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times".
    2. present: It advises 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and to close blinds at night.
    3. present: It advises "Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times" and to close blinds at night, which are protective actions.
    4. present: It advises 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and to close blinds at night.
    5. present: It advises readers to 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and to walk with friends.
    6. present: It advises 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and to close blinds at night.
    7. present: It advises readers to 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and close blinds at night.
    8. present: It lists 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and closing blinds at night.
    9. present: It advises readers to 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times', a protective action.
    10. present: It advises readers to 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and keep doorwall security bars in place.
    11. present: It advises 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and 'Close blinds at night'.
    12. present: It advises 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and closing blinds at night.
    13. present: It advises readers to 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and close blinds.
    14. present: It lists 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' among protective tips.
    15. present: It advises "Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times" and closing blinds at night.
    16. present: It advises 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and to close blinds at night.
    17. present: It advises 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times', a protective action.
    18. present: It advises 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times', a protective step.
    19. present: It advises keeping rooms and apartments locked at all times and keeping doorwall security bars in place.
    20. present: It advises 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times', a protective action.
    21. present: It lists actions such as 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and 'Close blinds at night'.
    22. present: It advises 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and to close blinds at night.
    23. present: It advises 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and other steps.
    24. present: It tells readers to 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and close blinds at night.
    25. present: It advises readers to 'Keep rooms and apartments locked at all times' and close blinds at night.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: it gives a clock time, "At approximately 2:10 a.m.", for the intrusion.

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: It says the resident awoke to a noise "At approximately 2:10 a.m.", giving a clock time for the incident.
    2. present: It says the intrusion occurred 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.', giving a clock time for the event.
    3. present: It gives "At approximately 2:10 a.m." as when the resident awoke to the intruder.
    4. present: It gives 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.' as when the resident awoke.
    5. present: It gives 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.' as the time the resident awoke to a noise.
    6. present: It says the resident awoke to a noise 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.', a specific clock time.
    7. present: It says the individual awoke to a noise 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.', giving a clock time.
    8. present: It says the resident awoke to a noise 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.', which gives a clock time.
    9. present: It says the resident awoke 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.', a clock time.
    10. present: It states the resident awoke 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.'.
    11. present: It says the resident awoke 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.', a clock time.
    12. present: It gives 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.' as the time of the intrusion.
    13. present: It gives 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.' as the clock time when the resident awoke to a noise.
    14. present: It gives 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.' as the time.
    15. present: It gives "At approximately 2:10 a.m." as the time the resident awoke to a noise in the apartment.
    16. present: It gives 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.' as the time the resident awoke.
    17. present: It says the resident awoke 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.', a clock time.
    18. present: It says the intrusion occurred 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.'
    19. present: It says the resident awoke at approximately 2:10 a.m. to a noise, giving a clock time.
    20. present: It says the resident awoke 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.', giving a clock time for the home invasion.
    21. present: It says the resident awoke 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.', which gives a clock time.
    22. present: It gives 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.' as the time the resident awoke.
    23. present: It gives 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.' as the time the resident heard the intruder in the apartment.
    24. present: It says the apartment intrusion occurred 'At approximately 2:10 a.m.', giving a clock time for the incident.
    25. present: It gives 'approximately 2:10 a.m.' as the time the resident awoke to a noise in the apartment.
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: the suspect "did not speak and fled the area when observed", and no injury, danger, or severity is stated.

    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: The suspect fled without speaking, and no harm or severity is conveyed.
    2. absent: The suspect fled without speaking, and no harm or severity is described.
    3. absent: The suspect "did not speak and fled", and no injury or potential consequence is stated.
    4. absent: The intruder fled without speaking and the alert states no injury, danger, or severity.
    5. absent: The suspect fled when observed and did not speak, so no harm or severity is stated.
    6. absent: The suspect fled without harm, and no injury or severity is stated.
    7. absent: The suspect fled without speaking, and the alert states no harm or potential consequence.
    8. absent: The suspect fled without speaking, and no injury or severity is stated.
    9. absent: The suspect fled without harm being described, and no consequence or severity is stated.
    10. absent: The suspect fled when observed, and no harm or severity is stated.
    11. absent: The intruder 'did not speak and fled', and no injury or severity is stated.
    12. absent: The suspect 'did not speak and fled', and no harm or severity is stated.
    13. absent: The suspect fled without speaking and no harm or severity is stated.
    14. absent: The suspect fled when observed and no injury or severity is stated.
    15. absent: The suspect fled without speaking, and no harm or severity is stated.
    16. absent: No injury, threat or severity statement is included about the man found inside the apartment.
    17. absent: The suspect fled without speaking and no harm or severity is stated.
    18. absent: The suspect fled without speaking, and no harm or severity is described.
    19. absent: The suspect fled without speaking and no injury or danger is described.
    20. absent: The suspect fled without speaking, and no injury or severity is stated.
    21. absent: It reports the suspect fled without speaking and states no injury or severity.
    22. absent: It says the suspect fled when observed and states no harm or severity.
    23. absent: It states no harm, danger level, or consequence of the intrusion, noting only that the suspect fled.
    24. absent: It says the suspect fled without speaking and states no harm or severity.
    25. absent: It says the suspect fled without speaking and states no harm or severity.

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Campus Alert Archive. "University of Michigan: Home invasion at Northwood V, 2100 block Stone Rd., Ann Arbor." Incident of August 10, 2020. Added July 2026; last updated September 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-michigan-crime-alert-2020-4-home-invasion-2020-08-10/

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