On Sunday, December 11, at about 12:27 a.m., the NYU Department of Campus Safety received a report of a robbery that occurred at approximately 12:10 a.m. in Schwartz Plaza.
The complainant, an NYU student, reported that they were returning to retrieve their electric scooter from the rack in Schwartz Plaza when they happened upon an unidentified individual attempting to break the lock and take the scooter. When the complainant confronted the individual, the individual said the complainant should stay back, claiming they had a weapon. The individual then broke the lock and left with the scooter. No injuries were reported.
Description of Reported Offender: The complainant described the unknown individual as male-presenting with a dark-complexion, about 5'8"-5'9", about 30-40 years old, wearing a black jacket, and black pants. 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.