{
  "id": "2021-09-24-university-of-michigan-crime-alert-2021-3-home-invasion-and-sexual-assault",
  "slug": "university-of-michigan-crime-alert-2021-3-home-invasion-and-sexual-assault-2021-09-24",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Michigan",
    "shortName": "U-M",
    "state": "MI",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "DPSS Crime Alert",
    "enrollment": 51000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2021-09-24",
    "type": "sexual-assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Home invasion and sexual assault at 500 block Lawrence St., Ann Arbor",
    "headlinePublic": "Home invasion and sexual assault at 500 block Lawrence St., Ann Arbor",
    "summary": "University of Michigan DPSS [published Crime Alert](https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/crime-alerts/crime-alert-2021-3-home-invasion-and-sexual-assault) 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": "September 24, 2021\nCrime Alert 2021-3: Home Invasion & Sexual Assault\nAlert ID:\n2021-3\nAlert Agency:\nAAPD #2021-34205\nAlert Issued:\nSeptember 24, 2021\nDate of Incident:\nSeptember 24, 2021\nLocation:\n500 block Lawrence St., Ann Arbor\nOffense:\nHome Invasion and Sexual Assault\nSummary:\nThe Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) is actively investigating a home invasion and sexual assault that occurred in an off-campus neighborhood.\nThe suspect entered through an unlocked exterior door in the bedroom while the victim was in bed sleeping. He got into the victim’s bed and started to touch her inappropriately. The victim screamed, and the suspect fled from the area in an unknown direction.\nIf you have any information, please contact the Ann Arbor Police department, Detective Steven Van Alstine at 734-794-6930 ext 49317 or the Ann Arbor Police Department Tip Line (734) 794-6939 or tips@a2gov.org or the Division of Public Safety & Security at (734) 763-1131\nRemember:\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 1-800-863-1355Sexual assault is any sexual activity that occurs in the absence of consent. Responsibility lies with the perpetrator, not the survivor - no one deserves, asks for, or provokes sexual assault. The University of Michigan Police Department has a Special Victims Unit that strives to provide a safe, caring environment where victims are empowered to take action. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, we encourage you to report it to law enforcement.\nFor 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-2021-3-home-invasion-and-sexual-assault",
      "sourceDescription": "U-M DPSS Crime Alert",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official DPSS crime-alert web page HTML."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1713,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "DPSS Crime Alert for incident date 2021-09-24"
    }
  ],
  "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-2021-3-home-invasion-and-sexual-assault",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "michigan",
    "dpss",
    "crime-alert",
    "sexual-assault"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
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