{
  "id": "2021-07-16-university-of-michigan-crime-alert-2021-2-aggravated-assault-canceled",
  "slug": "university-of-michigan-crime-alert-2021-2-aggravated-assault-canceled-2021-07-16",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Michigan",
    "shortName": "U-M",
    "state": "MI",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "DPSS Crime Alert",
    "enrollment": 51000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2021-07-16",
    "type": "aggravated-assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "unfounded",
    "headline": "Aggravated assault crime alert later canceled",
    "headlinePublic": "Aggravated assault crime alert later canceled",
    "summary": "University of Michigan DPSS [published Crime Alert](https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2021-2-aggravated-assault-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": "July 17, 2021\nCrime Alert 2021-2: Aggravated Assault [Canceled]\nAlert ID:\n2021-2 - CANCELED (Aug. 10, 2021)\nAlert Agency:\nAAPD #2021-23164 and AAPD #2021-23198\nAlert Issued:\nJuly 17, 2021\nDate of Incident:\nJuly 16, 2021, at approximately 10:00 p.m. and July 17, 2021, at approximately 4:00 a.m.\nLocation:\nNickels Arcade (326-330 South State Street, Ann Arbor) and Catherine and Division, Ann Arbor\nOffense:\nAggravated Assault\nSummary: The Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) is actively investigating two possibly related incidents.\nIncident #1: At approximately 10:00 p.m., a female was approached while walking in Nickels Arcade, the covered shopping district between State St and Maynard. The suspect punched the female and told her to be quiet. She immediately kicked him in the groin and started screaming causing the suspect to flee on foot.\nIncident #2: At approximately 4:00 a.m., a female was walking in the area of Catherine near Division when a suspect jumped out near a driveway where he appeared to be hiding. The suspect punched the victim in the face and grabbed her throat, telling her to be quiet. The student kicked the suspect and was able to flee on foot.\nSuspect(s): Male, early 20s, clean-shaven, about 6’ tall, wearing a grey hoodie with the hood up\nIf you have any information, please contact the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security at (734) 763-1131 or the Ann Arbor Police Department Tip Line (734) 794-6939.\nRemember:\nLook assertive and be aware of your surroundings\nTrust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative\nWalk with a friend or co-worker in well-lit areas\nAvoid isolated areas\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, 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-2021-2-aggravated-assault-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": 1971,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "DPSS Crime Alert dated 2021-07-16"
    }
  ],
  "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-2021-2-aggravated-assault-canceled",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "michigan",
    "dpss",
    "crime-alert",
    "canceled",
    "aggravated-assault"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}