On Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, the Department of Campus Safety was notified by the NYPD of a report of an armed robbery that occurred on May 21st, 2025 at approximately 10:11 p.m., in front of the Pless Annex located at 26 Washington Place, in Manhattan.
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Preliminary information indicates that the individuals involved were non-NYU affiliates. They were engaged in a discussion amongst themselves when the situation escalated, resulting in one party brandishing a firearm and robbing the other of their backpack. The individual who brandished the firearm then fled in a grey BMW along with another participant. The NYPD believes the incident was isolated in nature, and the involved parties were known to one another prior to the occurrence.
There were no reported injuries. The NYPD is actively investigating the matter and searching for the assailants.
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Description of Suspect(s): One suspect was masculine-presenting with a dark complexion, short black hair, and was wearing a black shirt under his grey top, and also had on white sneakers. The second suspect was masculine-presenting with a dark complexion, short black hair, grey pants, and black sneakers.
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If you have any additional information about this incident, please contact the NYPD at 1(800) 577-TIPS and NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.
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Please Remember These Safety Tips: |
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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.
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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.
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Keep an inventory and photographs of valuable items for reference in case of loss or theft.
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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.
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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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