NYU Clery Campus Notice

Aggravated Assault

On Sunday, February 9, 2025, the Department of Campus Safety received a report of aggravated assault that took place at approximately 3:43 a.m. in front of Founders Hall on East 12th in Manhattan.

The victim, an NYU student, was throwing snowballs with other students and hit an individual who was not in the group. The individual approached the student and punched them in the face, breaking their nose.

EMS was notified and the student was transported to the hospital. NYPD has been notified.

Description of Suspects: The student reports the suspect is masculine presenting and approximately 5'10". The suspect has a beard and was wearing a brown coat, black hat, black pants, and white sneakers with red stripes.

If you have additional information about this incident, please contact the NYPD at 1(800) 577-TIPS and NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.

Please Remember These Safety Tips:

Be aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone.
Walk in groups whenever you can. There is always safety in numbers.
Using a smartphone or other electronic devices, especially with earbuds, can be distracting and may make you a vulnerable target for an assailant.
Trust your instincts. If you feel that you may be in danger, seek out others or an open NYU facility that has Campus Safety Officers posted.
If you are the victim of a crime, do not engage with the assailant as that may put you in further danger.
If you are the victim of a crime, call 911 immediately and then report the incident to the Department of Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.
NYU Students can call the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 24/7 for confidential medical and counseling support.
NYU Faculty, Administrators, and Staff can call the Employee Assistance Program powered by Optum at 888-980-8740 24/7 for confidential counseling support.

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