{ "id": "2016-09-19-syracuse-university-off-campus-strong-arm-robbery-september-2016-with-", "slug": "syracuse-university-off-campus-strong-arm-robbery-september-2016-with--2016-09-19", "institution": { "name": "Syracuse University", "shortName": "Syracuse", "state": "NY", "type": "private-r1", "alertSystemName": "Orange Alert / DPS Notice", "enrollment": 22000 }, "incident": { "date": "2016-09-19", "type": "robbery", "cleryCategory": "timely-warning", "resolution": "under-investigation", "headline": "Off-campus strong-arm robbery September 2016 with update", "headlinePublic": "Off-campus strong-arm robbery September 2016 with update", "summary": "Syracuse University DPS [published a public safety notice](https://dps.syr.edu/2016/09/19/public-safety-notice-off-campus-strong-armed-robbery/). Full text is preserved from the official DPS page.", "outcome": "See official DPS notice for investigation status and safety guidance.", "casualties": { "killed": 0, "injured": 0 } }, "alerts": [ { "sequence": 1, "type": "initial", "channel": "email", "verbatimText": "For the protection and safety of SU students, faculty, staff and neighbors, the Department of Public Safety releases the following alert:\n\nOFF CAMPUS STRONG-ARM ROBBERY (Date Issued: September 18, 2016 SPD Case # 16-463374)\n\nSunday, September 18, 2016 at approximately 8:57 p.m. - 500 block Stratford Street.\n\nAn alumni reported a strong arm robbery that occurred off campus. The alumni reported she was walking in the 500 block of Stratford Street. when she was approached by three unknown males who exited a vehicle and approached her. The suspects used physical force to forcibly steal the alumni's purse. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle. The alumni sustained no injuries and\n\nrefused medical attention. There was no threat of a weapon. DPS asks your help in identifying the suspects if you were in the vicinity at the time of the incident. For this purpose, the following is the description of the suspects: 3 Males, 12 to 14 years of age, One male possibly wearing a white T-shirt, were last seen in a white vehicle.\n\nFor an interactive map of the incident location, refer to the Google Map link at: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&authuser=0&mid=1uzS6goH3aX9H7S_wyzccWKv5x3s\n\nIf anyone has any information regarding this incident or others, please contact the Syracuse Police Department at (315) 442-5222 or the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety at (315) 443-2224. If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information for DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool, available at http://publicsafety.syr.edu/html/silent_witness.html.\n\nFOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE REMEMBER:\n\n• After dark, take advantage of the free safety escort services available through the Department of Public Safety. Both walking and shuttle services are available to students, staff, and faculty at SU or SUNY-ESF. Call 443-SAFE (7233) for more information about these services.\n\n• Take advantage of the CENTRO and Birnie Bus services. Taxi services are also available.\n\n• Walk, bike or jog in groups of three or more, away from bushes, cars, and other objects a suspect could hide behind.\n\n• Plan your walking travel times by avoiding late to early morning hours.\n\n• Be aware of your surroundings: look and listen. Headphones and cell phones can create tunnel vision.\n\n• Travel in well-lit and populated areas. Keep porch lights on at night.\n\n• Download the LiveSafe app on your Android or iOS smart phone. The app provides a virtual escort feature you can use with friends and quick links to important public safety information. Set the app to Syracuse University and sign up with your syr.edu email address!\n\n• Don't approach strangers or let them get close to you.\n\n• If you think someone is following you, switch directions or cross the street. Go toward an open business or lighted house.\n\n• Have your house or car keys in hand before you reach your door.\n\n• Know where campus blue light alarms are and how to use them.\n\n• If someone tries to rob you, don't resist. Give up your property, not your life.\n\n• If you are in a safe place to do so, attempt to get a description of the suspect(s) and any associated vehicles or license plate numbers.\n\nIMMEDIATELY report emergencies or suspicious activities, persons and vehicles.\n\nFor Public Safety dial 443-2224 or #78 (from a cell phone); if you are in a situation where you cannot safely make a phone call, send a text message to 711@syr.edu; for Syracuse Police dial 911.\n\nYour quick reporting may help prevent others from becoming victims. This public safety information is issued for your safety in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "sourceUrl": "https://dps.syr.edu/2016/09/19/public-safety-notice-off-campus-strong-armed-robbery/", "sourceDescription": "Syracuse University Department of Public Safety notice", "annotations": [ "Transcribed from official dps.syr.edu public safety notice HTML." ], "characterCount": 3609, "confidence": "high", "timestampApprox": "DPS notice dated 2016-09-19" }, { "sequence": 2, "type": "update", "channel": "email", "verbatimText": "SPD Case # 16-464230, DPS Case # 16-464294 (September 21, 2016)\n\nAs an update to the Off Campus Strong-Arm robbery Public Safety Notice issues on September 18th (SPD Case # 16-463374 ), The Department of Public Safety issues this update, as a second incident was subsequently reported as occurring in the same area two block away and several hours earlier on the same date.\n\nSunday, September 18, 2016 at approximately 3:30 am. - 300 block Stratford Ave.\n\nOn Monday, September 19, 2016 the DPS received a delayed report from a student regarding a robbery that occurred off campus. The student reports he was walking westbound in the 300 block of Stratford Ave, which is in the vicinity of the previously reported incident on Stratford Ave. The student states he was approached by three unknown males. The student turned over personal property during the robbery. The student reports one of the suspects displayed what appeared to be a firearm. A white vehicle approached and the suspects ordered the student to enter the vehicle. The suspects fled the scene in an easterly direction. The student was released a short distance away from the scene. The student sustained minor injuries.\n\nDPS asks your help in identifying the suspects if you were in the vicinity at the time of the incident. For this purpose, the following is the description of the suspects:\n\n3 Males, #1 male 5'9\" all dark clothing, short curly hair. #2 Male, 5'6\", dark sweatpants and white T-Shirt, buzzed hair or bald. #3 Male, 5'10\", thin build, dark sweatpants.\n\nFor an interactive map of the incident location, refer to the Campus Alerts 2016 Google Map link at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1uzS6goH3aX9H7S_wyzccWKv5x3s&usp=sharing\n\nIf anyone has any information regarding this incident or others, please contact the Syracuse Police Department at 315-442-5222 or the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety at 315-443-2224. If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information for DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool, available at: http://publicsafety.syr.edu/html/silent_witness.html.", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "sourceUrl": "https://dps.syr.edu/2016/09/21/update-regarding-off-campus-robbery/", "sourceDescription": "Syracuse University Department of Public Safety notice", "annotations": [ "Transcribed from official dps.syr.edu public safety notice HTML." ], "characterCount": 2089, "confidence": "high", "timestampApprox": "DPS notice dated 2016-09-21" } ], "context": "Syracuse University Department of Public Safety public safety notice series under dps.syr.edu.", "keyFindings": [ "Official DPS public safety notice preserves campus community warning text." ], "sources": [ { "type": "official-archive", "title": "Update Regarding Off-Campus Robbery", "url": "https://dps.syr.edu/2016/09/19/public-safety-notice-off-campus-strong-armed-robbery/", "accessDate": "2026-07-25" } ], "confidence": "high", "tags": [ "syracuse", "dps", "public-safety-notice", "robbery" ], "dateAdded": "2026-07-25", "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25", "addedBy": "ingestion" }