NYU Clery Campus Notice

Robbery

On Saturday, January 27th, at approximately 3:39 p.m., the NYU Department of Campus Safety received a report of a robbery that occurred outside of 29 Washington Square West, in Manhattan.

The complainant, an NYU faculty member, reported that around 12:20 a.m., while they were on the west side of Washington Square Park, two unknown persons approached them. The victim ran away and fell outside of 29 Washington Square West. The two suspects caught up to the victim, punched them, and took money from the victim.

A report was filed with the NYPD. If you have any additional information, please contact NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.

Description of Reported Offender:

The victim was unable to provide a description of the suspects at this time.

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 -- a store, or an open NYU facility that has Campus Safety Officers posted.
If you are the victim of a crime, do not further 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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