{
  "id": "2019-07-31-georgia-institute-of-technology-centergy-courtyard-armed-robbery",
  "slug": "georgia-institute-of-technology-centergy-courtyard-armed-robbery-2019-07-31",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Georgia Institute of Technology",
    "shortName": "Georgia Tech",
    "state": "GA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "GTENS / GTPD Clery Safety Alert",
    "enrollment": 45000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2019-07-31",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Armed robbery of a bike in Centergy courtyard",
    "headlinePublic": "Armed robbery of a bike in Centergy courtyard",
    "summary": "Georgia Tech Police [published a Clery Act Safety Alert](https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2019/07312019.pdf) dated 2019-07-31 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": "Clery Act Safety Alert\nOff Campus Armed Robbery\nIncident Date/Time: July 31, 2019, at approximately 10:31 pm.\nIncident Location: 75 Fifth Street, NW, Atlanta (Centergy courtyard)\nIncident Description: The three victims were practicing tricks on a bike in the Centergy courtyard when they were approached by the suspect. The suspect brandished a knife and demanded they give him the bike. The suspect rode away with the bike, with one of the victims (the owner of the bike) chasing him as far as Moe’s. The suspect then threw the knife at him without striking him. The suspect then fled on the bike westbound across the Fifth Street bridge toward Techwood Drive NW. All three victims are students of the Georgia Institute of Technology.\nDescription of Suspect White male with short hair and a goatee, wearing a beige shirt, tan hat, and cargo pants. The suspect has multiple tattoos on his arms.\nDescription of Suspect Vehicle A blue and white Schwinn bike\nStatus of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Atlanta 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/2019/07312019.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": 2708,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestamp": "2019-07-31T22:31:00-04:00"
    }
  ],
  "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/2019/07312019.pdf",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "clery",
    "georgia-tech",
    "gtpd",
    "robbery"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}