{
  "id": "2018-01-18-georgia-institute-of-technology-wells-fargo-tech-parkway-robbery",
  "slug": "georgia-institute-of-technology-wells-fargo-tech-parkway-robbery-2018-01-18",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Georgia Institute of Technology",
    "shortName": "Georgia Tech",
    "state": "GA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "GTENS / GTPD Clery Safety Alert",
    "enrollment": 45000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2018-01-18",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Armed robbery at Wells Fargo near Tech Parkway",
    "headlinePublic": "Armed robbery at Wells Fargo near Tech Parkway",
    "summary": "Georgia Tech Police [published a Clery Act Safety Alert](https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/robbery01182018.pdf) dated 2018-01-18 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: January 18, 2018, at approximately 4:50 p.m.\nIncident Location: Wells Fargo Bank near Tech Parkway and State Street\nIncident Description: The victim used the walk-up ATM machine and walked back toward his vehicle when the suspects approached him from behind. One of the suspects displayed a handgun and demanded the victim’s property. The victim complied, and the suspects were last seen headed toward Northside Drive in a black Nissan Armada. There were no injuries reported and the victim is not affiliated with the Institute. Descriptions of Suspects: Suspect One Male 35-40 years old 5'10\"-6’ tall Black jacket Armed with a handgun Suspect Two Male 5’6”-5’8” tall Black jacket\nSuspect Vehicle Black Nissan Armada\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 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., please call Stingerette at 404-385-RIDE. • 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/robbery01182018.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": 2514,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestamp": "2018-01-18T16:50:00-05:00"
    }
  ],
  "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."
  ],
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      "type": "clery-asr",
      "title": "GTPD Clery Act Safety Alert",
      "url": "https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/robbery01182018.pdf",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "clery",
    "georgia-tech",
    "gtpd",
    "robbery"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
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