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  "id": "2024-12-04-university-of-michigan-multiple-car-related-incidents-1",
  "slug": "university-of-michigan-multiple-car-related-incidents-1-2024-12-04",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Michigan",
    "shortName": "Michigan",
    "state": "MI",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "U-M DPSS / Emergency Alert",
    "enrollment": 51000
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  "incident": {
    "date": "2024-12-04",
    "type": "theft",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Multiple Car-Related Incidents",
    "headlinePublic": "Multiple Car-Related Incidents",
    "summary": "University of Michigan DPSS [published a public safety notice](https://news.dpss.umich.edu/2024/12/4743) on or about 2024-12-04. Full text is preserved from the official news.dpss.umich.edu archive.",
    "outcome": "See official notice for investigation or operational status.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
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      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "Published on or about 2024-12-04 on the official public safety archive",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "December 4, 2024\n\n Security Bulletin 12/04/24: Multiple Car-Related Incidents\n\n The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) is investigating multiple car-related incidents.\n\nThese have included auto theft, attempted auto theft, and attempted entry into an occupied vehicle. Additionally, a suspect entered a victim's car and directed them to drive to another location; the suspect was later identified and arrested, underscoring the importance of prompt reporting.\n\nWhile there is no evidence to suggest that the incidents were related and no indication of an ongoing threat, we encourage everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Your cooperation and awareness are crucial in maintaining a safe campus environment.\n\nSafety Tips:\n\n- Trust your instincts: If a situation feels unsafe, choose an alternative option.\n- Seek help if threatened: Use a blue light emergency phone or call 911.\n- Report suspicious behavior: If you see something, say something.\n- Stay secure: Lock your car doors and stay aware of your surroundings, especially in low-lit areas.If you have information about these or other incidents, please contact DPSS at 734-763-1131, text 377911, or call the confidential tip line at 1-800-863-1355.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://news.dpss.umich.edu/2024/12/4743",
      "sourceDescription": "University of Michigan public safety notice",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official public safety web archive page body.",
        "Full public notice text recovered for confirmed-verbatim preservation."
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      "confidence": "high"
    }
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  "context": "Official public safety archive notice from University of Michigan.",
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      "title": "Security Bulletin 12/04/24: Multiple Car-Related Incidents",
      "url": "https://news.dpss.umich.edu/2024/12/4743",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
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  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "michigan",
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    "theft",
    "timely-warning"
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  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
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