{
  "id": "2017-11-10-georgia-institute-of-technology-square-on-fifth-attempted-rape",
  "slug": "georgia-institute-of-technology-square-on-fifth-attempted-rape-2017-11-10",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Georgia Institute of Technology",
    "shortName": "Georgia Tech",
    "state": "GA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "GTENS / GTPD Clery Safety Alert",
    "enrollment": 45000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2017-11-10",
    "type": "sexual-assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Attempted rape at Square on Fifth apartments in Tech Square",
    "headlinePublic": "Attempted rape at Square on Fifth apartments in Tech Square",
    "summary": "Georgia Tech Police [published a Clery Act Safety Alert](https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2017/11-10-17a.pdf) dated 2017-11-10 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 Attempted Rape\nIncident Date/Time: November 10, 2017, at approximately 1:15 a.m.\nIncident Location: Square on Fifth Apartments in the Tech Square area\nIncident Description: A student reported that an unknown male followed her in to Square on Fifth Apartments and on to the elevator. The male exited her floor and as she entered her apartment, the male pushed his way in and began to forcibly remove her clothing. A person in the apartment heard the female and confronted the male who ran from the building. Descriptions of Suspect (see photo below): Black Male 5’9” 20-25 years old Slim build Short hair Green camouflage jacket with gray hood Black sweatpants Gray and white shoes If you would like information or resources regarding sexual assault, visit VOICE’s website http://healthinitiatives.gatech.edu/voice. An on-call sexual assault victim advocate is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Please contact the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) at 404-894-2500 and ask to speak with an advocate.\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 You can also report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to 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 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., please call Stingerette at 404385RIDE. Safety escorts are available through the Georgia Tech Police Department by calling 404-8942500 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/2017/11-10-17a.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": 2730,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestamp": "2017-11-10T01:15:00-05:00"
    }
  ],
  "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/2017/11-10-17a.pdf",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "clery",
    "georgia-tech",
    "gtpd",
    "sexual-assault"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
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