{
  "id": "2026-04-03-columbia-university-claremont-122nd-burglaries",
  "slug": "columbia-university-claremont-122nd-burglaries-2026-04-03",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Columbia University",
    "shortName": "Columbia",
    "state": "NY",
    "type": "private-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "Columbia Public Safety Clery Alert",
    "enrollment": 33000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-04-03",
    "type": "burglary",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Timely warning for buzzing-entry burglaries on Claremont and 122nd",
    "headlinePublic": "Timely warning for buzzing-entry burglaries on Claremont and 122nd",
    "summary": "Columbia Public Safety [issued Clery Crime Alert W09](https://publicsafety.columbia.edu/sites/publicsafety.columbia.edu/files/content/W09_Clery_Burglaries_150ClaremontAveand520West122ndStreet_2026_04_03.pdf) for two burglaries eight minutes apart on the evening of April 3, 2026 at 150 Claremont Ave and 520 West 122nd St, with multi-apartment buzzing entry.",
    "outcome": "Same suspect believed responsible. Public Safety seeking tips at 212-853-0191, report 26-001244."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "April 7, 2026 (Outlook print time on page 2 of the posted PDF; flyer body has no send clock)",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Clery Crime Alert\nBurglaries\nColumbia University Public Safety was recently informed of multiple burglaries that occurred on the evening of April 3, 2026. The first incident\noccurred at 10:01 PM at 150 Claremont Ave.  The second incident occurred at 10:09 PM at 520 West 122nd St.\nBoth incidents appeared to have been committed by the same suspect. They entered these locations by buzzing multiple apartments until granted\naccess.\nNo other information is available currently. If you have any additional information about these incidents, please contact Investigator Hairo\nRamirez at 212-853-0191 and reference report number 26-001244.\nThe suspect is shown in the photo below.\nHarm Reduction Strategies:\nNo one is ever responsible for a crime committed against them. The responsibility lies entirely with the perpetrator. If something happens,\nwe encourage you to report it. Reporting helps protect others and ensures you can access support and services. Report the incident to the\nDepartment of Public Safety at\nMorningside: 212-854-5555\nManhattanville: 212-853-3333\nMedical Center: 212-305-7979\nSign up for free services such as FedEx Delivery Manager® and UPS My Choice® or use an Amazon Pick Up Location, such as a locker or local\nstore. Many online retailers allow you to send directly to a local shipping center or retail store at check out.\nDo NOT buzz people into your building if you do not know who they are.\nStay informed about delivery statuses and estimated arrival times and try to retrieve your packages in a timely manner.\nDisclaimer: Clery Crime Alerts (Timely Warning Notifications) are distributed pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. Columbia University\nis required to alert the campus community when certain crimes occur in our Clery Act defined campuses that represent a serious or continuous\nthreat to the community. For additional information, please visit our Clery Act website or email ps-compliance@columbia.edu",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://publicsafety.columbia.edu/sites/publicsafety.columbia.edu/files/content/W09_Clery_Burglaries_150ClaremontAveand520West122ndStreet_2026_04_03.pdf",
      "sourceDescription": "Columbia Public Safety Clery Crime Alert PDF (W09 Apr 3 2026)",
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        "Distinct incident from 2026-02-23-columbia-university-package-thefts-112-claremont: different date and 150 Claremont / 520 W 122 vs 523 W 112 / 150 Claremont package series."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1948
    }
  ],
  "context": "Columbia Public Safety posts Clery Crime Alerts as PDFs. Official product: the [W09 burglaries warning](https://publicsafety.columbia.edu/sites/publicsafety.columbia.edu/files/content/W09_Clery_Burglaries_150ClaremontAveand520West122ndStreet_2026_04_03.pdf) for April 3, 2026 at 150 Claremont Ave and 520 West 122nd St. The [W05 February package-burglary warning](https://publicsafety.columbia.edu/sites/publicsafety.columbia.edu/files/content/W05_Clery_Burglary_Package_Theft_523West112thStreetand150ClaremontAve_2026_02_23_2026_02_24.pdf) is a distinct Claremont-area series.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official PDF lists two timed evening burglaries eight minutes apart and buzzing multiple apartments until granted access."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Columbia Public Safety Clery Crime Alert PDF (W09 Apr 3 2026)",
      "url": "https://publicsafety.columbia.edu/sites/publicsafety.columbia.edu/files/content/W09_Clery_Burglaries_150ClaremontAveand520West122ndStreet_2026_04_03.pdf",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-09-20",
      "archiveUrl": null,
      "archiveNotes": "SPN not attempted after 500 flap"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "private-r1",
    "new-york",
    "columbia",
    "ivy",
    "burglary",
    "clery"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-09-20",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-09-20",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}