{
  "id": "2018-12-18-georgia-tech-off-campus-hijacking-of-a-motor-vehicle-400-block-centenn",
  "slug": "georgia-tech-off-campus-hijacking-of-a-motor-vehicle-400-block-centenn-2018-12-18",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Georgia Institute of Technology",
    "shortName": "Georgia Tech",
    "state": "GA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "GT Alert / Clery Safety Alert",
    "enrollment": 45000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2018-12-18",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Off Campus Hijacking of a Motor Vehicle",
    "headlinePublic": "Off Campus Hijacking of a Motor Vehicle",
    "summary": "Georgia Tech Police [issued a Clery Act Safety Alert PDF](https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2019/12182018hijacking.pdf). Full text is preserved from the official GTPD crime-alert PDF.",
    "outcome": "See official GTPD Clery safety alert for investigation status and campus threat assessment.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Clery Act Safety Alert\n Off Campus Hijacking of a Motor Vehicle\n\nIncident Date/Time: December 18, 2018, at approximately 4:42 p.m.\n\nIncident Location: [400 Block] Centennial Olympic Park Drive, NW, Atlanta,\nGA 30313\n\nIncident Description: The victim was approached by three male subjects\nwhen walking to her parked vehicle within the parking lot. One male subject\ndisplayed a handgun and demanded to know where the victim's car was\nparked. Upon reaching the vehicle, the suspects told the victim to leave the\nvictim's phone inside of the car. All three suspects got into the victim's vehicle\nand left the area in an unknown direction of travel. There were no injuries\nreported. The victim is not affiliated with the Institute.\n\nDescription of Suspects\nThree black males\nApproximately juvenile age range\nNo clothing description provided\nAt least one subject armed with a handgun\n\nDescription of Stolen Vehicle\nBlue Toyota Corolla\nGeorgia license plate QBS3429\n\nStatus of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Atlanta\nPolice Department. Report any information regarding this and other criminal\nincidents to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477).\n\nSee Something, Say Something\nReport any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to the\nGeorgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) by calling 404-894-2500 or by\nemailing crimetips@police.gatech.edu. In addition, you can help GTPD and\nthe community fight crime. Don't look the other way or ignore\nsuspicious activity. If you see something that prompts concern, say something\nand notify GTPD immediately.\n\nAdditional Safety Information for Georgia Tech\n  Walk in well lit areas. To report inoperative exterior campus lighting,\n visit: http://www.facilities.gatech.edu/om/requests/lighting.php.\n\n  Walk with a friend or in a group.\n  Be aware of your surroundings.\n  Immediately report suspicious activity to the Georgia Tech Police by\n calling 404-894-2500. Program GTPD's number into your cell phone.\n  For on campus transportation from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., please call\n Stingerette at 404-385-RIDE.\n  Safety escorts are available through the Georgia Tech Police\n Department by calling 404-894-2500 or 4-GTPD.\n  Download the LiveSafe safety app for quick access to the Georgia Tech\n Police Department and other safety resources.\n\nClery Act Requirements\nFederal law, the Clery Act, requires colleges and universities to report certain\ncrime statistics as well as to make timely notifications about crimes that pose\na threat to the community. The purpose of this alert is to help make you aware\nof crime so that you are able to take appropriate precautions. For more\ninformation, please visit www.police.gatech.edu.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2019/12182018hijacking.pdf",
      "sourceDescription": "Georgia Tech Police Department Clery Act Safety Alert PDF",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official GTPD crime-alert PDF on police.gatech.edu."
      ],
      "characterCount": 2705,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "Incident date 2018-12-18 as stated on Clery safety-alert PDF"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Georgia Tech Police publishes Clery Act Safety Alerts as PDFs under police.gatech.edu crimealerts year archives.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official GTPD Clery safety-alert PDF preserves complete notice text."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "Clery Act Safety Alert - Off Campus Hijacking of a Motor Vehicle",
      "url": "https://police.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/crimealerts/2019/12182018hijacking.pdf",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "georgia-tech",
    "clery",
    "timely-warning",
    "robbery"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}