On Sunday, October 30, at about 8:18 p.m., the NYU Langone Health security office in Manhattan received a report of an attempted robbery that occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. on First Avenue between Bellevue Hospital and NYU Langone Health.
The complainant, an NYU student, reported that they were walking on a crosswalk (exact location unknown) when two unidentified individuals unsuccessfully attempted to take their phone. The complainant ran to NYU Langone Health for help. Although no physical injuries were reported, the complainant was provided assistance at Langone.
Description of Reported Offenders: The complainant stated that there were two suspects, most likely young, and believed that one of the individuals presented as female. Both suspects were wearing all black. No further information is available at this time.
If you have any additional information about this incident, please contact NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.