{
  "id": "2023-03-25-howard-university-auto-theft",
  "slug": "howard-university-auto-theft-2023-03-25",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Howard University",
    "shortName": "Howard",
    "state": "DC",
    "type": "hbcu",
    "alertSystemName": "HU Alert / Bison Safe",
    "enrollment": 13000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2023-03-25",
    "type": "motor-vehicle-theft",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Crime alert: Auto Theft",
    "headlinePublic": "Crime alert: Auto Theft",
    "summary": "Howard DPS [published Crime Alert - Auto Theft](https://publicsafety.howard.edu/articles/crime-alert-auto-theft) on or about 2023-03-25.",
    "outcome": "Investigation ongoing per the alert; public asked to contact DPS or MPD."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "Published 2023-03-25 (page date; exact email clock time not stated)",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the Howard University Department of Public Safety (DPS) are investigating an auto theft reported in the 600 block of Girard St, NW.\n\nA complainant reported the car missing at approximately 5:30 p.m. The vehicle is described as a black 2021 Kia Soul with ​Illinois license plates #CN7902. There is currently no description for possible suspects.\n\nAnyone with information about this incident should immediately contact the 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 the 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-auto-theft",
      "sourceDescription": "Howard DPS Crime Alert - Auto Theft",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim from Howard DPS Crime Alert archive."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1346,
      "confidence": "high"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Official Howard DPS Crime Alert from [publicsafety.howard.edu](https://publicsafety.howard.edu/articles/crime-alert-auto-theft).",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Complete official Clery timely-warning text"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Howard DPS Crime Alert - Auto Theft",
      "url": "https://publicsafety.howard.edu/articles/crime-alert-auto-theft",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "motor-vehicle-theft",
    "howard",
    "crime-alert",
    "clery-timely-warning",
    "2023"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}