{
  "id": "2023-08-27-howard-university-armed-robbery",
  "slug": "howard-university-armed-robbery-2023-08-27",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Howard University",
    "shortName": "Howard",
    "state": "DC",
    "type": "hbcu",
    "alertSystemName": "HU Alert / Bison Safe",
    "enrollment": 13000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2023-08-27",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Crime alert after armed robbery on 8th Street NW",
    "headlinePublic": "Crime alert after armed robbery on 8th Street NW",
    "summary": "Howard University Department of Public Safety [published a Crime Alert](https://publicsafety.howard.edu/articles/crime-alert-armed-robbery-6) (Crime Alert - Armed Robbery) on or about 2023-08-27.",
    "outcome": "Investigation ongoing per the alert; public asked to contact DPS or MPD with information."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "Published 2023-08-27 (page date; exact email clock time not stated)",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating an armed robbery reported at approximately 4:40 am in the 2100 block of 8th St., NW.\n\nThe incident is non-Howard affiliated. The current lookout is for a gold BMW X5. No description of the suspects or the tag number of the vehicle is available.\n\nIf you have information about this incident, please contact the HU Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 202-806-1100 or call 911 to reach MPD.\n\nThe Howard University Department of Public Safety notifies the University community when crimes are reported that present a continuing threat to students, faculty, or staff in a manner consistent with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.\n\nGeneral Safety Tips:\n• Avoid isolated and dark areas.\n• Carry your mobile phone and keep it accessible.\n• Do not use doors marked as fire exits, prop, or obstruct them for unauthorized access.\n• If you are approached, take note of the person’s appearance, clothing, and anything that will help to identify the subject.\n• Immediately report any suspicious activity or suspicious individuals to the Howard University Police Department at 202-806-1100. Program this number into your mobile phone for quick access.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://publicsafety.howard.edu/articles/crime-alert-armed-robbery-6",
      "sourceDescription": "Howard DPS Crime Alert - Armed Robbery (official)",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim from publicsafety.howard.edu Crime Alert archive."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1247,
      "confidence": "high"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Official Howard DPS Crime Alert recovered from [publicsafety.howard.edu](https://publicsafety.howard.edu/articles/crime-alert-armed-robbery-6) during weekend Priority 1 Howard pass.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Complete official Clery timely-warning text on Howard DPS site"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Howard DPS Crime Alert - Armed Robbery",
      "url": "https://publicsafety.howard.edu/articles/crime-alert-armed-robbery-6",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "robbery",
    "howard",
    "2023",
    "crime-alert",
    "clery-timely-warning"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}