NYU Clery Campus Notice

Robbery

On Thursday, January 25th, at approximately 3:19 p.m., the NYU Department of Campus Safety received a report of a robbery that occurred outside of 1 University Place, on the Waverly Place side of the building.

The complainant, an NYU student, reported that around 2:45 p.m., while they were on Waverly Place walking towards Broadway, two unknown persons came up to them and stated they were looking for donations. The complainant attempted to keep walking, but one of the suspects grabbed their arm. The suspects stated that they had recently left jail and that they were in possession of firearms. The complainant took out money from their wallet and gave it to the suspects. The suspects then left the area, walking towards Broadway. No firearms were displayed. No injuries were reported.

The NYPD has been informed of this incident. If you have any additional information, please contact NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.

Description of Reported Offender:

The suspects are described as male-presenting with dark complexions, with a mustache and beard. They were wearing dark bubble-style jackets.

Please Remember These Safety Tips:

Be aware of your surroundings, specially 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.

Read more about our notification policy and procedures. You can also learn more about Campus Safety's services and review answers to Frequently Asked Questions on our website.