{
  "id": "2016-10-30-fitchburg-state-university-fs16-02-robbery",
  "slug": "fitchburg-state-university-fs16-02-robbery-2016-10-30",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Fitchburg State University",
    "shortName": "Fitchburg State",
    "state": "MA",
    "type": "public-masters",
    "alertSystemName": "FSU Crime Alert / Timely Warning",
    "enrollment": 6500
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2016-10-30",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Armed Robbery — Fitchburg State timely warning",
    "headlinePublic": "Armed Robbery — Fitchburg State timely warning",
    "summary": "Fitchburg State University [published an FSU Crime Alert / timely warning](https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/university-police/timely-warnings). Full text recovered.",
    "outcome": "See official alert."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2016-10-30",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "FSU Crime Alert #FS16-02: Armed Robbery \n\nSunday October 30, 2016 5:35 a.m. \n\nLocal and State Police are investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred this morning at 123 Myrtle Ave. Three individuals, who were reported to be armed and wearing masks remain at large. This is not believed to be a random act and no students were involved in this incident. A comprehensive investigation is ongoing. \n\nAs always, we encourage members of the campus to keep the following in mind:\n\nDial 911 for off-campus emergencies. \nOn campus, report suspicious people to the Fitchburg State University Police Department at 978.665.3111. \nReport all criminal incidents and losses to University Police officers immediately. \n\nSafety is everyone's business. Be cautious, careful, and alert to reduce the risk of theft or incidents that might compromise safety. Personal safety tips can be found on the on and off campus safety page .",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/university-police/timely-warnings",
      "sourceDescription": "Official Fitchburg State University timely warnings archive",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim from official Fitchburg State timely warnings page."
      ],
      "characterCount": 920,
      "confidence": "high"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Fitchburg State timely warnings archive mining (wider b62).",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Complete official FSU Crime Alert recovered."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Timely Warnings - Fitchburg State University",
      "url": "https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/university-police/timely-warnings",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-26"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "public-masters",
    "timely-warning",
    "massachusetts",
    "wider-reach"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-26",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-26",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}