Clery Campus Notice - Robbery

NYU Clery Campus Notice

On Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, the Department of Campus Safety received a report of a robbery that occurred at approximately 1:34 p.m., on Mercer Street between Waverly Place and Washington Place, in Manhattan.

The victim, an NYU employee, was walking south on Mercer Street towards Washington Place when four unknown individuals approached the victim from behind and attempted to snatch the victim's wallet out of their back right pocket, ripping the victim's jeans. Once the suspects gained possession of the victim's wallet, one of the suspects struck the victim in the face and the suspects fled north on Mercer Street turning left on Waverly Place in the direction of the park.

The victim reported no physical injuries that required medical attention and was offered supportive resources. The robbery was reported to the NYPD, which is actively investigating the matter.

Below are photos of the individuals who are believed to have carried out the robbery.

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

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 -- a store, 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.
Report suspicious behavior to Campus Public Safety without delay.
Keep an inventory and photographs of valuable items for reference in case of loss or theft.
If you are the victim of - or witness to - 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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