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  "id": "2019-01-29-university-of-michigan-suspicious-incidents-reported-near-northwood-v",
  "slug": "university-of-michigan-suspicious-incidents-reported-near-northwood-v-2019-01-29",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Michigan",
    "shortName": "U-M",
    "state": "MI",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "DPSS / U-M Emergency Alert",
    "enrollment": 51000
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  "incident": {
    "date": "2019-01-29",
    "type": "suspicious-activity",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Suspicious incidents reported near Northwood V",
    "headlinePublic": "Suspicious incidents reported near Northwood V",
    "summary": "University of Michigan DPSS [published this notice](https://news.dpss.umich.edu/2019/01/1069). Full text is preserved from the official DPSS news page.",
    "outcome": "See official DPSS notice for investigation status and community guidance."
  },
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      "verbatimText": "January 29, 2019\n\nSecurity Bulletin 190129: Suspicious Incidents Near Northwood V\n\nThe University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security received multiple reports, from the Northwood area, of incidents involving a subject calling females to his car to ask for directions. He then makes inappropriate sexual comments. The incidents involve an individual described by witnesses as a male, approximately 40 yrs of age, short dark hair, clean shaven, no accent, driving a small, dark-colored sedan.\n\nWe value our partnership with our community and appreciate those who stepped forward to report this information. We all play a role in ensuring community safety. If you see something that shouldn’t be there or someone’s behavior doesn’t seem quite right - say something.\n\nIf you have any information regarding this incident, please contact DPSS at 734-763-1131 or at dpss-safety-security@umich.edu.\n\nDivision of Public Safety & Security\n\n1239 Kipke Drive\n\nAnn Arbor, MI 48109-1002\n\n(734) 763-1131\n\ndpss@umich.edu\n\nSitemap\n\nAbout\n\nReports & Data\n\nServices\n\nPrevention & Training\n\nNews & Alerts\n\nOther Links\n\nContact Us\n\nJob Postings\n\nSocial\n\nFacebook\n\nYouTube\n\nX\n\n© 2026\n\nRegents of the University of Michigan\n\n|\n\nU-M Home",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://news.dpss.umich.edu/2019/01/1069",
      "sourceDescription": "University of Michigan DPSS Security Bulletin",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official news.dpss.umich.edu Security Bulletin page HTML."
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      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "DPSS Security Bulletin dated 2019-01-29"
    }
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  "context": "University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security security bulletin series under news.dpss.umich.edu.",
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    "Official DPSS Security Bulletin preserves the campus community warning text."
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      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
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  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
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