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  "id": "2024-11-15-nyu-washington-square-park-robbery",
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  "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": "2024-11-15",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Wallet struggle on the south side of the park",
    "headlinePublic": "Wallet struggle on the south side of the park",
    "summary": "NYU Campus Safety [issued a Clery Campus Notice](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/pov7gj/956a634e7dc1777d6e68f4a274f8bfa2) for a robbery on the south side of Washington Square Park around 5:45 p.m. on November 15, 2024.",
    "outcome": "Struggle over a wallet. Support offered where stated."
  },
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      "verbatimText": "NYU Clery Campus Notice\n\nRobbery\n\nOn Friday, November 15, 2024, the Department of Campus Safety received a report of a robbery that took place at approximately 5:45 p.m. on the south side of Washington Square Park in Manhattan.\n\nThe victim, an NYU student, was walking through the park when they were approached by a male-presenting individual in Washington Square Park. The suspect asked the student for money and the student indicated they did not have any. The suspect asked the student to prove it and the student showed their jacket pockets, which included their wallet. The suspect reached into the student's pocket to get the wallet and a struggle took place. The student regained possession of their wallet, but the suspect slapped it out of their hand to the ground. The suspect picked up the wallet and ran. \n\nThe student reported no physical injuries and was offered supportive resources. The student declined to report to NYPD.\n\nDescription of Suspect: The student reports the suspect is a male-presenting individual, standing 6'2\" with a muscular build. The suspect has a light complexion and a stubble beard. The suspect was wearing green pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and a brown jacket.\n\nIf you have 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.",
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  "context": "NYU posts Clery Campus Notices and Safety Advisories 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/pov7gj/956a634e7dc1777d6e68f4a274f8bfa2).",
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  "confidence": "high",
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