{
  "id": "2021-02-12-university-of-michigan-assault-reported-near-burns-park-off-campus",
  "slug": "university-of-michigan-assault-reported-near-burns-park-off-campus-2021-02-12",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Michigan",
    "shortName": "U-M",
    "state": "MI",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "DPSS / U-M Emergency Alert",
    "enrollment": 51000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2021-02-12",
    "type": "aggravated-assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Assault reported near Burns Park off campus",
    "headlinePublic": "Assault reported near Burns Park off campus",
    "summary": "University of Michigan DPSS [published this notice](https://news.dpss.umich.edu/2021/02/2499). Full text is preserved from the official DPSS news page.",
    "outcome": "See official DPSS notice for investigation status and community guidance."
  },
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      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "February 12, 2021\n\nSecurity Bulletin 02/12/21: Assault in Off-Campus Neighborhood\n\nThe Ann Arbor Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred at an off-campus neighborhood in the area of Burns Park, near Baldwin Ave on February 8, 2020, around 6:30 p.m.\n\nA student was approached by an unknown male who asked her if she was a student athlete. She responded yes and he immediately began punching her in the face and ribs with a closed fist. The victim then pushed the suspect away then fled the area.\n\nThe suspect is described as a white male, approximately 25-30 years of age, dark hair, average build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark-colored pants.\n\nIf you have information, please contact the Ann Arbor Police Department Tip Line (734) 794-6939 or tips@a2gov.org.\n\nRegardless of whether you're on or off the University of Michigan campus DPSS strongly encourages you to:\n\nBe aware of your surroundings and look assertive.Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternativeIf possible, walk with a friend or co-worker in well-lit areasIf you feel threatened, look for a blue light emergency phone or call 911 from any phone.If you see something, say something. Report suspicious behavior. Call 911",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://news.dpss.umich.edu/2021/02/2499",
      "sourceDescription": "University of Michigan DPSS Security Bulletin",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official news.dpss.umich.edu Security Bulletin page HTML."
      ],
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      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "DPSS Security Bulletin dated 2021-02-12"
    }
  ],
  "context": "University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security security bulletin series under news.dpss.umich.edu.",
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      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "U-M DPSS Security Bulletin",
      "url": "https://news.dpss.umich.edu/2021/02/2499",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
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  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "michigan",
    "umich",
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    "aggravated-assault"
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  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
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