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  "id": "2024-09-17-nyu-first-avenue-robbery",
  "slug": "nyu-first-avenue-robbery-2024-09-17",
  "institution": {
    "name": "New York University",
    "shortName": "NYU",
    "state": "NY",
    "type": "private-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "NYU Alert / Clery Campus Notice",
    "enrollment": 60000
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  "incident": {
    "date": "2024-09-17",
    "type": "hate-crime",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Anti-Asian robbery at East 25th and First",
    "headlinePublic": "Anti-Asian robbery at East 25th and First",
    "summary": "NYU Campus Safety [issued a Clery Campus Notice](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/1dflcj/3fb2f1aaaae5a5c574a13dd141eced30) for a bias-motivated robbery near East 25th Street and First Avenue around 8:20 p.m. on September 17, 2024.",
    "outcome": "Non-NYU victim assaulted after anti-Asian comments; phone grabbed. Group attack."
  },
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      "type": "initial",
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      "verbatimText": "NYU Clery Campus Notice\n\nHate Crime / Robbery\n\nOn September 17, 2024, at 8:26 p.m., the Department of Campus Safety received a report of a robbery motivated by bias. The incident occurred at 8:20 p.m. near the northwest corner of East 25th Street and First Avenue, in Manhattan.\n \nThe victim, a Non-NYU affiliate, was assaulted by a group of unknown individuals. The victim reported that the group was yelling anti-Asian comments at the victim. The victim responded to the comments, then one of the suspects grabbed the victim's phone. When the victim attempted to retrieve the phone, the group of unknown individuals attacked the victim. The unknown individuals kicked the victim in the head several times then fled north on First Avenue with the victim's phone.\n\nThe victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital. The NYPD has been contacted and notified of the incident. \nDescription of Suspects: The group of approximately six to eight individuals were described to be female presenting, with dark complexion and appeared to be teenagers.\nIf you have additional information about this incident, please contact the NYPD at 1(800) 577-TIPS and NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.\n\nPlease Remember These Safety Tips:\n\nBe aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone. \nWalk in groups whenever you can. There is always safety in numbers.\nUsing a smartphone or other electronic devices, especially with earbuds, can be distracting and may make you a vulnerable target for an assailant. \nTrust your instincts. If you feel that you may be in danger, seek out others or an open NYU facility that has Campus Safety Officers posted.\nIf you are the victim of a crime, do not engage with the assailant as that may put you in further danger. \nIf you are the victim of a crime, call 911 immediately and then report the incident to the Department of Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.\nNYU Students can call the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 24/7 for confidential medical and counseling support.\nNYU Faculty, Administrators, and Staff can call the Employee Assistance Program powered by Optum at 888-980-8740 24/7 for confidential counseling support.\n\nRead more about our notification policy and procedures. You can also learn more about Campus Safety's services and review answers to Frequently Asked Questions on our website.",
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