{
  "id": "2023-08-14-howard-university-crime-alert-robbery-crime-alert-robbery-3",
  "slug": "howard-university-crime-alert-robbery-crime-alert-robbery-3-2023-08-14",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Howard University",
    "shortName": "Howard",
    "state": "DC",
    "type": "hbcu",
    "alertSystemName": "HU DPS Crime Alert",
    "enrollment": 12000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2023-08-14",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Robbery Sherman Ave juveniles phone theft",
    "headlinePublic": "Robbery Sherman Ave juveniles phone theft",
    "summary": "Howard University Department of Public Safety [published a Crime Alert](https://publicsafety.howard.edu/articles/crime-alert-robbery-3) for this incident. Full text recovered from the official DPS Crime Alerts archive.",
    "outcome": "See official HU DPS Crime Alert."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2023-08-14",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "HOWARD UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY CRIME ALERT - Robbery The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a robbery reported at approximately 1:50 a.m. in the 2200 block of Sherman Ave., NW. A lookout for a group of juveniles who approached the complainant, attacked and robbed them of a cell phone and personal property. The juveniles fled on foot. The complainant is Howard University affiliated. If 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. The 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. General Safety Tips: Avoid isolated and dark areas. Carry your mobile phone and keep it accessible. Do not use doors marked as fire exits, prop, or obstruct them for unauthorized access. If you are approached, take note of the person's appearance, clothing, and anything that will help to identify the subject. 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-robbery-3",
      "sourceDescription": "Official Howard University DPS Crime Alert (Robbery)",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim from official HU DPS Crime Alerts web archive."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1350,
      "confidence": "high"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Howard University (HBCU) DPS Crime Alerts archive mining (wider b69). [Robbery](https://publicsafety.howard.edu/articles/crime-alert-robbery-3) recovered from publicsafety.howard.edu.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Complete official HU DPS Crime Alert recovered.",
    "HBCU diversity contribution."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Crime Alert - Robbery - Howard University DPS",
      "url": "https://publicsafety.howard.edu/articles/crime-alert-robbery-3",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-26"
    },
    {
      "title": "Crime Alerts - Howard University DPS",
      "url": "https://publicsafety.howard.edu/clery-act-compliance/crime-alerts",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-26"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "hbcu",
    "timely-warning",
    "district-of-columbia",
    "wider-reach"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-26",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-26",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}