{
  "id": "2020-11-15-university-of-michigan-crime-alert-2020-5-armed-robbery-canceled",
  "slug": "university-of-michigan-crime-alert-2020-5-armed-robbery-canceled-2020-11-15",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Michigan",
    "shortName": "U-M",
    "state": "MI",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "DPSS Crime Alert",
    "enrollment": 51000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2020-11-15",
    "type": "robbery",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "unfounded",
    "headline": "Armed robbery crime alert later canceled",
    "headlinePublic": "Armed robbery crime alert later canceled",
    "summary": "University of Michigan DPSS [published Crime Alert](https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2020-5-armed-robbery-canceled) that was later canceled. Full original and cancellation text is preserved from the official page.",
    "outcome": "Crime Alert later marked canceled on the DPSS site; see page for cancellation rationale."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "November 15, 2020\nCrime Alert 2020-5: Armed Robbery [Canceled]\nAlert ID:\n2020-5\nAlert Agency:\nUMPD (#20-4561)\nAlert Issued:\nNovember 15, 2020\nDate of Incident:\nNovember 15, 2020, at approximately 11:35 a.m.\nLocation:\nParking Lot NW-55, 2500 Stone Rd., Ann Arbor\nOffense:\nArmed Robbery\nSummary: CANCELED - November 17, 2020: This Crime Alert has been canceled. The University of Michigan Police Department has a person of interest in custody.\nThe victim was meeting a subject to sell a gaming console listed for sale on the internet. As the victim approached the vehicle the suspect pulled a gun and told him to give him the property. The suspect then fled in an unknown direction.\nIf you have any information, please contact the Division of Public Safety & Security at (734) 763-1131\nSafety and Security Tips:\nIf selling or buying goods, meet in the Safe Exchange Zone or other neutral, populated and well-lit areas\nIf you are in need of a safe place for an in-person exchange of goods, DPSS has established a “Safe Exchange Zone.”\nDo not disclose unnecessary personal details and avoid meeting at your home.\nWhen possible, bring a friend to accompany you during the transaction.\nLook assertive and be aware of your surroundings\nTrust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative\nIf you feel threatened, look for a blue light emergency phone or call 911 from any phone.\nIf you see something, say something. Report suspicious behavior. Call 911\nConfidential Tip Line 1-800-863-1355For status updates to this alert, check back regularly and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2020-5-armed-robbery-canceled",
      "sourceDescription": "U-M DPSS Crime Alert (later canceled)",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official DPSS crime-alert web page HTML; alert marked canceled on page."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1632,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "DPSS Crime Alert dated 2020-11-15"
    }
  ],
  "context": "University of Michigan DPSS Crime Alert series; canceled entries retain original transmitted text plus cancellation notice.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official DPSS Crime Alert includes cancellation status and original incident summary."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "U-M DPSS Crime Alert (canceled)",
      "url": "https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2020-5-armed-robbery-canceled",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "michigan",
    "dpss",
    "crime-alert",
    "canceled",
    "robbery"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}