{
  "id": "2019-08-28-georgia-institute-of-technology-atlantic-state-phone-snatchings",
  "slug": "georgia-institute-of-technology-atlantic-state-phone-snatchings-2019-08-28",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Georgia Institute of Technology",
    "shortName": "Georgia Tech",
    "state": "GA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "GTENS / GTPD Clery Safety Alert",
    "enrollment": 45000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2019-08-28",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Phone snatching robberies on Atlantic Drive and State Street",
    "headlinePublic": "Phone snatching robberies on Atlantic Drive and State Street",
    "summary": "Georgia Tech Police [published a Clery Act Safety Alert](https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2019/8282019.pdf) dated 2019-08-28 concerning this incident. Full flyer text is preserved from the official GTPD crime-alerts PDF.",
    "outcome": "See official GTPD Clery Act Safety Alert for investigation status and community guidance."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "**UPDATE**\nClery Act Safety Alert\nOn Campus Robberies\nUPDATE: GTPD has identified and secured warrants for Robbery by Sudden Snatching on two juvenile offenders involved in these two incidents. The investigation is ongoing to identify other involved parties. GTPD's investigation also revealed that the juvenile suspects are wanted by surrounding jurisdictions for similar offenses. Further updates on this case will be posted to GTPD social media accounts (@gatechpd).\nIncident Date/Time: August 28, 2019, at approximately 6:11 p.m. and 6:30 p.m\nIncident Location 1: Atlantic Drive NW at Tenth Street NW\nIncident Location 2: State Street NW between Ferst Drive NW and Tenth Street NW\nIncident Description: The victim in incident 1 was walking on Tenth Street NW at the intersection of Atlantic Drive NW when a vehicle pulled up next to him. Suspect 1 got out of the car, snatched the cell phone out of his hand, and then got back in the car, which drove away. The victim in incident 2 stated he was walking on State Street NW between Ferst Drive NW and Tenth State NW when suspect 2 ran up behind him, snatched the cell phone out of his hand, then continued running towards Tenth Street NW, where he got into a vehicle and drove away. Both victims are students at the Georgia Institute of Technology.\nStatus of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Georgia Tech Police Department. Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477).\nSee Something, Say Something Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) by calling 404-894-2500 or by emailing crimetips@police.gatech.edu. In addition, you can help GTPD and the community fight crime. Don’t look the other way or ignore suspicious activity. If you see something that prompts concern, say something and notify GTPD immediately.\nAdditional Safety Information for Georgia Tech • Walk in well lit areas. To report inoperative exterior campus lighting, visit: http://www.facilities.gatech.edu/om/requests/lighting.php. • Walk with a friend or in a group. • Be aware of your surroundings. • Immediately report suspicious activity to the Georgia Tech Police by calling 404-894-2500. Program GTPD's number into your cell phone. • For on campus transportation from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., please request a ride at Stingerette.com or call 404-385-7433.. • Safety escorts are available through the Georgia Tech Police Department by calling 404-894-2500 or 4-GTPD. • Download the LiveSafe safety app for quick access to the Georgia Tech Police Department and other safety resources.\nClery Act Requirements Federal law, the Clery Act, requires colleges and universities to report certain crime statistics as well as to make timely notifications about crimes that pose a threat to the community. The purpose of this alert is to help make you aware of crime so that you are able to take appropriate precautions. For more information, please visit www.police.gatech.edu.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2019/8282019.pdf",
      "sourceDescription": "Georgia Tech Police Department Clery Act Safety Alert PDF",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official GTPD crime-alert PDF text layer; flattened word breaks."
      ],
      "characterCount": 3059,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestamp": "2019-08-28T18:11:00-04:00"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Georgia Tech Police Department Clery Act Safety Alert PDF series under police.gatech.edu crimealerts.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official GTPD Clery PDF provides complete incident narrative, location, and investigation status."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "type": "clery-asr",
      "title": "GTPD Clery Act Safety Alert",
      "url": "https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2019/8282019.pdf",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "clery",
    "georgia-tech",
    "gtpd",
    "robbery"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}