{
  "id": "2016-09-15-syracuse-university-suspicious-incidents-reported-near-campus-septembe",
  "slug": "syracuse-university-suspicious-incidents-reported-near-campus-septembe-2016-09-15",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Syracuse University",
    "shortName": "Syracuse",
    "state": "NY",
    "type": "private-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "Orange Alert / DPS Notice",
    "enrollment": 22000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2016-09-15",
    "type": "suspicious-activity",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Suspicious incidents reported near campus September 2016",
    "headlinePublic": "Suspicious incidents reported near campus September 2016",
    "summary": "Syracuse University DPS [published a public safety notice](https://dps.syr.edu/2016/09/15/public-safety-information-suspicious-incidents/). 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 the Department of Public Safety releases the following information: Suspicious Incidents (Date Issued: 9/15/16)\n\nThe purpose of this notice is to advise students of suspicious incidents happening in and around campus. There have been a few incidents where a female, late 40's, medium build, approximately 5'7\" tall and 200 lbs has been approaching and entering student's vehicles demanding money and rides. The suspect has been telling students that she is a nurse and is pregnant.\n\nIf anyone has any information regarding these incidents or has been a victim of such incident, please contact the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety at (315) 443-2224. \n\nIf 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\n \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• Secure unattended property\n\n• Take advantage of the CENTRO and Caz Limo bus services. Taxi services are also available.\n\n• Be aware of your surroundings: look and listen.\n\n• Travel in well-lit and populated areas.\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• 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\n• Lock your car doors and windows.\n\n• Download and use the LiveSafe app to report any suspicious activity.\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.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://dps.syr.edu/2016/09/15/public-safety-information-suspicious-incidents/",
      "sourceDescription": "Syracuse University Department of Public Safety notice",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official dps.syr.edu public safety notice HTML."
      ],
      "characterCount": 2351,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "DPS notice dated 2016-09-15"
    }
  ],
  "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": "Public Safety Information: Suspicious Incidents",
      "url": "https://dps.syr.edu/2016/09/15/public-safety-information-suspicious-incidents/",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "syracuse",
    "dps",
    "public-safety-notice",
    "suspicious-activity"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}