{
  "id": "2024-09-09-nyu-union-square-stalking",
  "slug": "nyu-union-square-stalking-2024-09-09",
  "institution": {
    "name": "New York University",
    "shortName": "NYU",
    "state": "NY",
    "type": "private-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "NYU Alert / Clery Campus Notice",
    "enrollment": 60000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2024-09-09",
    "type": "stalking",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Stalking from Union Square to University Place",
    "headlinePublic": "Stalking from Union Square to University Place",
    "summary": "NYU Campus Safety [issued a Clery Campus Notice](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/lts9ej/d3e352e66fb945a5e0ce3d16154a66a4) for stalking that began September 9, 2024 from Union Square Park along University Place, with a later incident October 20, 2024 along Washington Square East.",
    "outcome": "Course-of-conduct stalking across two dates in one Clery notice. Support offered where stated."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "NYU Clery Campus Notice\n\nStalking\n\nAn NYU student has reported to the Department of Campus Safety, an individual engaging in a course of conduct that is Stalking.\nThe first incident took place on Monday, September 9, 2024 at approximately 7:30 p.m. and was reported to the Department of Campus Safety; the individual followed the student from Union Square Park southward along University Place until the victim entered Lenwich Sandwich Shop, located at 120 University Place, to evade the offender.  The second incident occurred on October 20, 2024; the student was followed while walking northward along Washington Square East past the Silver Center, ultimately entering Weinstein Hall to evade the offender. \nThere were no words exchanged and no other interaction was reported. No physical injuries were reported. The student was offered support services. The student previously reported the September incident to the NYPD and has been offered assistance in reporting the October 20 incident.\n\nDescription of Suspect: The suspect was described by the complainant as male presenting, aged between 40-50, a medium complexion, with a long gray beard, wearing a navy-blue New York Yankees baseball hat, a hoodie (unknown color), and carrying a Target shopping bag.\n\nIf you have any additional information about this incident, please contact 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.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://t.e2ma.net/webview/lts9ej/d3e352e66fb945a5e0ce3d16154a66a4",
      "sourceDescription": "NYU Clery Campus Notice - Stalking",
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        "Distinct incident from 2025-02-12-nyu-lipton-stalking: September 9/October 20 Union Square and Washington Square East stalking vs February 12 Lipton Hall stalking."
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  ],
  "context": "NYU posts Clery Campus Notices on its [safety-alerts listing](https://www.nyu.edu/life/safety-health-wellness/campus-safety/safety-alerts.html). Official product: the [Emma webview](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/lts9ej/d3e352e66fb945a5e0ce3d16154a66a4).",
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  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "NYU Clery Campus Notice - Stalking",
      "url": "https://t.e2ma.net/webview/lts9ej/d3e352e66fb945a5e0ce3d16154a66a4",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-09-21",
      "archiveUrl": null,
      "archiveNotes": "SPN not attempted after 500 flap at 07:36Z"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "private-r1",
    "new-york",
    "nyu",
    "clery",
    "stalking"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-09-21",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-09-21",
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