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University of Michigan DPSS published a public safety notice on or about 2019-12-12. Full text is preserved from the official news.dpss.umich.edu archive.

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Crime Alert 2019-10: Home Invasion Summary: Two home invasions occurred within a ten-minute time period at occupied and unlocked homes. As described to the Ann Arbor Police, the first incident occurred in the 700 block of Arbor St. at approximately 12:50 p.m. a resident discovered a suspect inside their residence looking for returnable containers. The second incident occurred in the 1000 block of Hill St. A U-M student was in his room on the second floor when a suspect entered. The resident confronted the suspect who fled down the stairs. The Ann Arbor Police Department is investigating the incident. Suspect(s): Male, between 40-55 years of age, about 5’8’’, with a beard and mustache. He was last seen wearing a black coat with the hood up, blue jeans, and a maroon winter beanie hat. 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: - Be aware of your surroundings - 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 - Keep all exterior doors and windows locked - Keep exterior lights on at night - If you see something, say something. Report suspicious behavior. Call 911 - Confidential Tip Line 1-800-863-1355 For status updates to this alert, visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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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 2019-10: Home Invasion Summary: Two home invasions occurred within a ten-minute time period at occupied and unlocked homes. As described to the Ann Arbor Police, the first incident occurred in the 700 block of Arbor St. at approximately 12:50 p.m. a resident discovered a suspect inside their residence looking for returnable containers. The second incident occurred in the 1000 block of Hill St. A U-M student was in his room on the second floor when a suspect entered. The resident confronted the suspect who fled down the stairs. The Ann Arbor Police Department is investigating the incident. Suspect(s): Male, between 40-55 years of age, about 5’8’’, with a beard and mustache. He was last seen wearing a black coat with the hood up, blue jeans, and a maroon winter beanie hat. 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: - Be aware of your surroundings - 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 - Keep all exterior doors and windows locked - Keep exterior lights on at night - If you see something, say something. Report suspicious behavior. Call 911 - Confidential Tip Line 1-800-863-1355 For status updates to this alert, visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: the alert cites the "Ann Arbor Police" as investigating and names the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security.

    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: U-M DPSS Crime Alert.
    2. present: It names Ann Arbor Police and U-M DPSS.
    3. present: It names the Ann Arbor Police and U-M DPSS.
    4. present: Names the Ann Arbor Police and U-M Division of Public Safety and Security.
    5. present: It names the Ann Arbor Police and U-M DPSS.
    6. present: Ann Arbor Police and U-M DPSS are named.
    7. present: Names Ann Arbor Police and U-M DPSS.
    8. present: Names Ann Arbor Police and U-M DPSS.
    9. present: It names the Ann Arbor Police and U-M DPSS.
    10. present: It names the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security and Ann Arbor Police.
    11. present: It names the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security.
    12. present: It names the Ann Arbor Police and U-M DPSS.
    13. present: It cites Ann Arbor Police and U-M DPSS.
    14. present: Ann Arbor Police and U-M DPSS are named.
    15. present: Ann Arbor Police and U-M DPSS.
    16. present: It names the Ann Arbor Police and U-M Division of Public Safety and Security.
    17. present: It cites the Ann Arbor Police and U-M Division of Public Safety and Security.
    18. present: It references the Ann Arbor Police Department and the 'U-M Division of Public Safety and Security'.
    19. present: It cites the Ann Arbor Police and the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security.
    20. present: It names 'the Ann Arbor Police' and the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security.
    21. present: It is 'Crime Alert 2019-10' naming the Ann Arbor Police and U-M DPSS.
    22. present: It names the Ann Arbor Police and the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security.
    23. present: It names Ann Arbor Police and the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security.
    24. present: It names the Ann Arbor Police and the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security.
    25. present: It cites the 'Ann Arbor Police' and the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: it names "Two home invasions" at occupied and unlocked homes, a specific crime threat.

    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: Home invasions.
    2. present: 'Home Invasion'.
    3. present: It names home invasions.
    4. present: Names 'Home Invasion'.
    5. present: It names "Home Invasion".
    6. present: It names home invasions.
    7. present: Names 'Home Invasion'.
    8. present: Names home invasions.
    9. present: It names home invasions.
    10. present: It names 'Home Invasion'.
    11. present: It names home invasions.
    12. present: It names home invasions.
    13. present: It names home invasions.
    14. present: It reports home invasions.
    15. present: Home invasions.
    16. present: The alert reports 'Two home invasions' that occurred within ten minutes at occupied and unlocked homes.
    17. present: It names two home invasions at occupied and unlocked homes within a ten-minute time period.
    18. present: The alert reports 'Two home invasions' that occurred within ten minutes at occupied and unlocked homes.
    19. present: It names 'Two home invasions' at occupied, unlocked homes.
    20. present: It reports 'Two home invasions' at occupied, unlocked homes, which names a specific residential crime hazard.
    21. present: It names 'Two home invasions' at occupied, unlocked homes.
    22. present: It reports 'Two home invasions' at occupied and unlocked homes, a specific crime threat to residents.
    23. present: It names 'Two home invasions' at occupied and unlocked homes within a ten-minute period.
    24. present: It names 'Two home invasions' at occupied and unlocked homes, a specific type of crime.
    25. present: It names 'Two home invasions' at occupied and unlocked homes, which is a specific crime threat to residents.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: it gives "the 700 block of Arbor St." and "the 1000 block of Hill St." as the two incident locations.

    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: 700 block of Arbor St and 1000 block of Hill St.
    2. present: '700 block of Arbor St.' and '1000 block of Hill St.'
    3. present: It gives the 700 block of Arbor St. and the 1000 block of Hill St.
    4. present: Gives 'the 700 block of Arbor St.' and 'the 1000 block of Hill St.'
    5. present: It gives "the 700 block of Arbor St." and "the 1000 block of Hill St.".
    6. present: It says 700 block of Arbor St. and 1000 block of Hill St.
    7. present: Gives 'the 700 block of Arbor St.' and 'the 1000 block of Hill St.'.
    8. present: Gives the 700 block of Arbor St. and 1000 block of Hill St.
    9. present: It gives the 700 block of Arbor St. and the 1000 block of Hill St.
    10. present: It gives the 700 block of Arbor St. and 1000 block of Hill St.
    11. present: It says the 700 block of Arbor St. and 1000 block of Hill St.
    12. present: It gives the 700 block of Arbor St. and 1000 block of Hill St.
    13. present: It gives the 700 block of Arbor St. and 1000 block of Hill St.
    14. present: It names the 700 block of Arbor St. and 1000 block of Hill St.
    15. present: 700 block of Arbor St. and 1000 block of Hill St.
    16. present: It gives 'the 700 block of Arbor St.' and 'the 1000 block of Hill St.'.
    17. present: It gives the 700 block of Arbor St. and 1000 block of Hill St.
    18. present: It places them in 'the 700 block of Arbor St.' and 'the 1000 block of Hill St.'.
    19. present: It gives 'the 700 block of Arbor St.' and 'the 1000 block of Hill St.'.
    20. present: It names 'the 700 block of Arbor St.' and 'the 1000 block of Hill St.'
    21. present: It gives 'the 700 block of Arbor St.' and 'the 1000 block of Hill St.'.
    22. present: It gives 'the 700 block of Arbor St.' and 'the 1000 block of Hill St.'
    23. present: It gives 'the 700 block of Arbor St.' and 'the 1000 block of Hill St.'.
    24. present: It gives 'the 700 block of Arbor St.' and 'the 1000 block of Hill St.'.
    25. present: It gives 'the 700 block of Arbor St.' and 'the 1000 block of Hill St.'
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: the reminders tell readers to "Keep all exterior doors and windows locked" and walk with a trusted friend.

    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: Keep doors and windows locked.
    2. present: Tips include locking exterior doors and windows.
    3. present: It advises locking doors and windows and walking with a friend.
    4. present: Tips instruct 'Keep all exterior doors and windows locked'.
    5. present: Tips say to keep exterior doors and windows locked and call 911.
    6. present: It says keep doors and windows locked.
    7. present: Tips say to keep exterior doors and windows locked.
    8. present: Tips say keep doors and windows locked.
    9. present: It lists precautions such as keeping doors and windows locked.
    10. present: Tips instruct keeping doors locked and walking with a friend.
    11. present: It advises locking doors and walking with a friend.
    12. present: Tips say keep doors and windows locked.
    13. present: Tips tell readers to lock doors and windows.
    14. present: Tips advise keeping doors locked.
    15. present: Tips such as keeping doors locked.
    16. present: It instructs 'Keep all exterior doors and windows locked' and 'Walk with a trusted friend'.
    17. present: It advises 'Keep all exterior doors and windows locked' and walking with a friend.
    18. present: Its tips say to 'Keep all exterior doors and windows locked' and keep keys in hand.
    19. present: It advises 'Keep all exterior doors and windows locked' and to walk with a friend.
    20. present: It advises 'Keep all exterior doors and windows locked' and to walk with a friend.
    21. present: It says 'Keep all exterior doors and windows locked' and 'Walk with a trusted friend'.
    22. present: It says to 'Keep all exterior doors and windows locked' and walk with a friend.
    23. present: Its tips tell readers to 'Keep all exterior doors and windows locked' and to walk with a trusted friend.
    24. present: Tips say 'Keep all exterior doors and windows locked', a protective action.
    25. present: Its reminders say 'Keep all exterior doors and windows locked' and walk with a trusted friend.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, unanimously: the first incident is timed at "approximately 12:50 p.m.", with both occurring within a "ten-minute time period".

    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: About 12:50 p.m.
    2. present: 'approximately 12:50 p.m.'
    3. present: It gives "approximately 12:50 p.m.".
    4. present: States 'at approximately 12:50 p.m.'
    5. present: It gives "approximately 12:50 p.m.".
    6. present: It gives approximately 12:50 p.m.
    7. present: Gives 'approximately 12:50 p.m.'.
    8. present: Gives 'approximately 12:50 p.m.'.
    9. present: It gives 'approximately 12:50 p.m.'
    10. present: It gives 'approximately 12:50 p.m.'
    11. present: It gives approximately 12:50 p.m.
    12. present: It gives 'approximately 12:50 p.m.'.
    13. present: It gives approximately 12:50 p.m.
    14. present: It gives approximately 12:50 p.m.
    15. present: 'approximately 12:50 p.m.'
    16. present: The alert states the first incident occurred 'at approximately 12:50 p.m.', giving a specific clock time.
    17. present: It gives 'approximately 12:50 p.m.' as the time of the first home invasion on Arbor St.
    18. present: The alert states the first incident occurred 'at approximately 12:50 p.m.', giving a specific clock time.
    19. present: It gives 'approximately 12:50 p.m.' and 'within a ten-minute time period'.
    20. present: It gives 'approximately 12:50 p.m.' as the clock time of the first home invasion on Arbor St.
    21. present: It gives 'approximately 12:50 p.m.' for the first incident.
    22. present: It gives 'approximately 12:50 p.m.' for the first incident and a ten minute window, which are time references.
    23. present: It gives 'approximately 12:50 p.m.' as the time of the first home invasion on Arbor St.
    24. present: It gives 'approximately 12:50 p.m.' as the time of the first incident.
    25. present: It gives 'approximately 12:50 p.m.' and a 'ten-minute time period' for the incidents.
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    Absent, unanimously: the alert describes suspects entering homes and fleeing when confronted but states no injury, loss, or severity.

    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 consequence stated.
    2. absent: No harm or severity is stated.
    3. absent: No consequence or severity is stated.
    4. absent: No consequence or severity is stated.
    5. absent: No injury or severity is stated.
    6. absent: No consequence or severity is stated.
    7. absent: No harm or severity is stated.
    8. absent: No harm or severity is stated.
    9. absent: No harm or severity is conveyed.
    10. absent: No consequence or severity is stated.
    11. absent: No harm or severity is stated.
    12. absent: No consequence or severity is stated.
    13. absent: No consequence or severity is stated.
    14. absent: No consequence is stated.
    15. absent: No harm or severity stated.
    16. absent: The suspect fled when confronted and no injury or severity is stated.
    17. absent: It describes the two home intrusions but states no consequence or severity for residents.
    18. absent: It reports suspects fleeing when confronted but states no injury or severity.
    19. absent: The suspect fled when confronted, and no harm or severity is stated.
    20. absent: It says the suspect fled when confronted and states no harm or severity.
    21. absent: The suspects fled when confronted and no harm or severity is stated.
    22. absent: It notes the suspect was confronted and fled but states no injury, consequence, or severity.
    23. absent: It describes suspects entering homes and fleeing but states no harm, injury, or severity to residents.
    24. absent: It describes a suspect fleeing but states no injury, loss, or severity.
    25. absent: The resident confronted the suspect who fled, and no injury or severity is stated.

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    Crime Alert 2019-10: Home Invasion
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Campus Alert Archive. "University of Michigan: Home invasion crime alert near campus area — home invasion." Incident of December 12, 2019. Added July 2026; last updated September 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-michigan-home-invasion-2019-12-12/

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