{
  "id": "2019-11-19-university-of-michigan-crime-alert-2019-7-attempted-armed-robbery-and-motor-vehi",
  "slug": "university-of-michigan-crime-alert-2019-7-attempted-armed-robbery-and-motor-vehi-2019-11-19",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Michigan",
    "shortName": "U-M",
    "state": "MI",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "DPSS Crime Alert",
    "enrollment": 51000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2019-11-19",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Attempted armed robbery and vehicle theft at Packard and Greenwood and Dewey St (off-campu",
    "headlinePublic": "Attempted armed robbery and vehicle theft at Packard and Greenwood and Dewey St (off-campu",
    "summary": "University of Michigan DPSS [published Crime Alert](https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2019-7-attempted-armed-robbery-and-motor-vehicle-theft) concerning this incident. Full text is preserved from the official page.",
    "outcome": "See official DPSS Crime Alert for investigation status and safety guidance."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "November 19, 2019\nCrime Alert 2019-7: Attempted Armed Robbery & Motor Vehicle Theft\nAlert ID:\n2019-7\nAlert Agency:\nAAPD #19-52804\nAlert Issued:\nNovember 19, 2019\nDate of Incident:\nNovember 19, 2019, at approximately 12:40 a.m.\nLocation:\nPackard and Greenwood and Dewey St (off-campus)\nOffense:\nAttempted Armed Robbery & Motor Vehicle Theft\nSummary: As described to the Ann Arbor Police, a U-M student was approached by two individuals near Packard and Greenwood. Both subjects implied they were armed with handguns and asked for her property. She ran away and no property was taken.\nA short time later on Dewey Street, a running, unoccupied vehicle was stolen.\nSuspect #1: Black male, about 20 years old, 6’, thin build, thin black mustache, with a deep voice. He was wearing a black hoodie tightened around his face and black pants.\nSuspect #2: Black male, about 15-16 years old, 5’7”, thin build, no facial hair, with a round face. He was wearing a black jacket, black hoodie tightened around his face and black pants.\nIf you have any information, please contact the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security at (734) 763-1131 or Dial 9-1-1\nRemember:\nBe aware of your surroundings\nWalk with a trusted friend or co-worker when possible\nTrust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative\nHave your keys in hand before you reach your vehicle or residence\nKeep all exterior doors and windows locked\nKeep exterior lights on at night\nIf you see something, say something. Report suspicious behavior. Call 911\nConfidential Tip Line 1-800-863-1355For status updates to this alert, visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2019-7-attempted-armed-robbery-and-motor-vehicle-theft",
      "sourceDescription": "U-M DPSS Crime Alert",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official DPSS crime-alert web page HTML."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1690,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "DPSS Crime Alert for incident date 2019-11-19"
    }
  ],
  "context": "University of Michigan DPSS Crime Alert series under dpss.umich.edu news-and-alerts.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official DPSS Crime Alert provides incident summary, location, and offense type."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "U-M DPSS Crime Alert",
      "url": "https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2019-7-attempted-armed-robbery-and-motor-vehicle-theft",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "michigan",
    "dpss",
    "crime-alert",
    "robbery"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}