Clery Crime Alerts
Under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Columbia University is required to alert the campus community to certain crimes that pose a continuing danger to the campus community in a manner that is timely and will aid in the prevention of similar crimes.
Burglary
The person shown in the photo of the alert below forcibly entered 524 & 526 West 122 Street on September 1 at 2:22AM and again on September 3, 2023 at 5:20AM. Once inside, he stole a number of packages from the lobbies. The subject arrives and leaves on a bicycle. A report has been filed with NYPD. Please remember to retrieve your packages as soon as you are notified of a delivery.
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Arson
On September 2, 2023, at 4:06 AM, the person pictured on the alert below intentionally started a trash fire in front of 2828 Broadway as well as 500 & 510 west 110th Street. The fire damaged a vehicle and the awning of a building. If the identity of the person is known or if seen, please contact 911 and Public Safety Operations at 212-853-3333.
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Robbery
On August 30, 2023 at about 11:45 am, an affiliate was the victim of a robbery in front of Journalism. The person responsible shown in the photo below approached the victim simulating a gun and demanded money. A second victim reported that moments earlier the same person menaced her while simulating a weapon. No weapon was observed in either incident. The person fled south on Broadway towards W. 110St. If you have any information about this crime contact the NYPD at 212-678-1351 or Columbia Public Safety at 212 -854-4790.
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Attempted Robbery
On Sunday August 27, 2023, at about 9:05pm, an affiliate was the victim of an attempted robbery in front of 464 Riverside Drive. Two unidentified persons, riding a motorized scooter, attempted to forcibly remove an affiliate’s bag. The unknown persons are described as wearing black clothing with a white stripe on their back as seen in the photo below. If you have any information about this crime, or can identify the persons shown below, contact the NYPD by calling 911 and Morningside Operations at 212-854-5555.
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Robbery
On Wednesday August 23, 2023, at 11:53pm, a dark colored four door sedan, occupied by an unknown male and female, pulled in front of an affiliate’s car as they were leaving a parking spot on West 131st and 12th Ave. The male exited his vehicle, threatened the affiliate by simulating a weapon (weapon was not displayed). The male got into the affiliate’s vehicle and took possession of the vehicle driving south on 12th Ave. If you have any information about this crime, or can identify the person shown below, contact the NYPD by calling 911 and Manhattanville Operations at 212-853-3333.
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Burglary
On August 15, 2023, at approximately 11:00 PM, the unknown individual in the photos of the alert below entered the Faculty House, 400 West 117th Street, through an unsecured window. Once inside of the building, the individual removed several items without permission or authority to do so. The individual was last seen on CCTV entering Morningside Park. If the identity of the individual is known, or if seen, please call 911 and Public Safety at 212 854-5555. There is a report on file with the NYPD.
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Burglary
On August 10, 2023 at 2:40 a.m., the person shown in the photo below entered 529 W 111 St by forcing open the lobby door. The person then removed two items from the lobby. The person left the building walking east on W 111 St towards Amsterdam Ave. Tenants are encouraged to immediately remove their deliveries from the lobby once a delivery notification is received.
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Robbery
On Thursday August 3, 2023 at about 6:51pm a non-affiliate had property forcibly removed at gunpoint by two unidentified persons in the driveway of Milstein Hospital located at 177 Ft. Washington Ave. The persons fled south on Ft. Washington Ave towards West 165th Street in a blue 4 door Honda sedan with unknown plate number. The area was canvassed by NYPD and determined there was no ongoing threat to campus safety. If you have any information regarding this crime please notify Columbia University Public Safety at 212-305-7979 or call 911.
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Fondling
On July 18, 2023, at approximately 8:15pm, near the North West corner of West 125th Street and Broadway, the individual pictured on the alert below smacked the buttocks of a non-affiliate. If the identity of this person is known, or if seen, please call Public Safety at 212-853-3333.
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Fondling
On Sunday June 25, 2023 at 5:35pm the unidentified person in the photo of the alert below groped the breasts of a non-affiliate in front of 518 West 111 Street. This person was last seen fleeing west towards Broadway on West 111 Street. If you have any information regarding this crime, please call 911 and Columbia Public Safety at 212-854-5555.
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Robbery
On June 22, 2023, at approximately 2:35 AM, the individual in the photo below entered Morton Williams Supermarket (2941 Broadway). Once inside, he removed property by threatening the employees with physical force. The individual was last seen entering the subway at West 115 St and Broadway. If the identity of the individual is known or if seen, please call 911 and Public Safety at 212 854-5555. There is a report on file with the NYPD.
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Burglary
On Monday June 19, 2023 at 11:45pm, the unidentified person in the photos of this alert entered 529 West 111 Street by using a device to bypass the lobby door. Once inside, the individual removed several packages without permission or authority to do so. If the identity of the person is known, or if seen, please notify 911 and Columbia Public Safety at 212-854-5555.
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Robbery
On Friday June 16, 2023 at 10:15PM, on the corner of Tiemann Place and Claremont Ave, the unidentified person, in the photo of the alert below, forcibly removed property from an affiliate. This person was last seen fleeing east on a Citi bike on West 125th Street. If you have any information regarding this crime please notify 911 and Columbia Public Safety at 212-854-5555.
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Burglary
On June 7, 2023, at approximately 4:12 PM inside of the Mudd Building ( 500 West 120 Street ), the unknown individual in the photos below did “piggyback” into the building. Once inside the building, the individual entered an unsecured office and removed several items. If the identity of the individual is known or if seen, please call 911 and Public Safety at 212 854-5555.
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Burglary
On May 29, 2023, at approximately 3:40 AM and 11:37 PM at 501 West 121 Street, the individual in the photos of the link below used an unknown object to bypass the entrance door lock. Once inside the building, the individual removed numerous items from the basement area. If the individual is seen, please call 911 and Public Safety at 212 854-5555. There is a report on file with the NYPD.
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Robbery
On May 25, 2023 at approximately 12:03AM the unknown individual, in the photo in the link below, entered Morton Williams Market (601 West 115 St), removed merchandise without paying, and struck an employee with a bat when confronted. The individual was last seen entering the North West subway entrance at West 116 Street. If the identity of the individual is known or if seen, please call 911 and Public Safety at 212 854-5555. There is a report on file with the NYPD.
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Robbery
On May 24, 2023, at approximately 3:00 PM, Columbia University Public Safety was notified of a robbery that took place inside of Morton Williams Market (601 West 115 St) on May 24, 2023 at 6:00 AM. The unknown individuals in the photos of the alert on the link below entered the store and displayed a knife and forcibly removed property from the store. The individuals, after exiting the store, ran north on Broadway and entered the subway. If the identity of the individuals is known or if seen, please call 911 and Public Safety at 212 854-5555. There is a report on file with the NYPD.
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Burglary
On Friday April 21, 2023 Public Safety was informed by an affiliate that their package went missing from the lobby of 512 W 112 St. on April 19, 2023. CCTV review shows the unidentified person in the photos below entered on April 19, 2023 at 8:29pm by using a device to bypass the lobby door and removed several packages without permission or authority to do so. If the identity of the person is known, or if seen, please notify Columbia Public Safety at 212-854-5555.
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Fondling
On April 5, 2023, the unidentified person in the below photo was recorded grabbing and making contact with an affiliate’s breast area while in front of the School of Nursing (560 W. 168th, St.) The person was last seen walking north bound on Audubon Ave. If the identity of this person is known or if seen, please call 911 and Columbia Public Safety Operations at 212-305-7979.
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Attempted Robbery
On Monday April 3, 2023, at 2:58 PM, the unidentified individuals in the photo of the alert below attempted to pull an Affiliates necklace and shoulder bag from her on 116th Street and Claremont Avenue. The individuals rode off north on Riverside Drive on a red motorcycle. If the identity of the individuals is known, or if seen, please call 911 and Public Safety at 212 854-5555. There is a report on file with the NYPD.
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Attempted Robbery
On Saturday April 1, 2023, at approximately 7:21PM a non-affiliate was the victim of an attempted gunpoint robbery of his vehicle at the corner of 125th street and Broadway. The non-affiliate was threatened by approximately five unknown persons who exited the below vehicle and attempted to take the victim’s vehicle. The below vehicle was last seen going South on Broadway. If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact the NYPD 26pct Detective Squad at 212-678-1351 and Public Safety at 212-853-3333.
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Burglary
On February 22,2023, at approximately 4:30 PM inside 404 West 116th Street, the unknown individual in the photo of the alert below entered the basement area and removed a rolling tool bag with tools inside. The individual was last seen walking north on Amsterdam Ave past West 122nd Street. If the identity of the individual is known or if seen, please call 911 and Public Safety at 212 854-5555. There is a report on file with the NYPD.
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Robbery
On Saturday February 4, 2023 at 8:48PM, the three unidentified persons in the photo of the alert, found in the link below, forcibly removed property from a non-affiliate at gunpoint in the vicinity of the Faculty House Gate on Morningside Drive & West 117 St. No injuries sustained. The group was last seen entering Morningside Park at West 120 Street. If the identities of these individuals are known, or if seen, please notify 911 and Columbia Public Safety at 212-854-5555.
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Fondling
On Thursday February 2, 2023 at 9:31PM, the unidentified person in the photo of the alert in the link below groped the buttocks of an affiliate in front of Ruggles Hall (508 West 114 Street). This person was last seen entering the subway station at West 116 Street & Broadway. If the identity of the person is known, or if seen, please notify 911 and Columbia Public Safety at 212-854-5555.
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Attempted Robbery
On Monday, January 30th at 7:43pm, A Columbia University Affiliate was the victim of an attempted Robbery on West 131st between Broadway and Old Broadway. After investigation by NYPD, it was determined that the victim had been surrounded by four juvenile individuals, one of the juveniles assaulted the victim and attempted to take her property. The four juvenile individuals fled east on West 131st inside the Manhattanville Houses located at 3250 Broadway. Anyone with information concerning this crime is urged to contact the NYPD by dialing 911 or Public Safety at 212-853-3333.
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Motor Vehicle Theft
On Tuesday January 24, 2023, at approximately 3:35 pm, the individuals pictured on this alert did steal a motorcycle that was parked on the southwest corner of West 131 Street and Broadway. If the identity of the individuals are known or if seen, please contact 911 and Public Safety Operations at 212-853-3333. A police report has been filed with the NYPD.
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Burglary
On January 19, 2023, at approximately 6:00 A.M. inside of 523 West 112 Street, the unknown individual in the photo below did use a metal pole to bypass the door lock. Once inside of the building, the individual is seen on CCTV removing several packages from the lobby. If the identity of the individual is known or if seen, please call 911 and Public Safety at 212 854-5555.
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Burglary
On Saturday January 14, 2023 at approximately 4:20AM, the person in the photos on the link below pried the building main door entrance to gain access into 522 West 112th Street and unlawfully entered the lobby, removing property without permission or authority to do so. This person is last walking W/B on 112th St. If this person is known or seen, please call 911 and Public Safety at 212- 854-5555.
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Motor Vehicle Theft
On Thursday January 5, 2023, at about 3:04am, a non-affiliate’s vehicle was stolen in front of 550 West 114 Street. CCTV shows an unidentified person wearing dark clothing exiting a gray four door colored sedan, entering the victim’s vehicle, and driving east towards Amsterdam Ave. The vehicle is last seen heading north on Amsterdam Ave. Anyone with information regarding this crime, please call 911and Public Safety at 212- 854-5555.
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Robbery
On January 4, 2023, at approximately 10:23 PM at the corner of Tieman Place and Claremont Avenue, the three unknown individuals in the photo below did forcibly remove property from a Non-Affiliate. The individuals were last seen running south on Riverside Drive from Tieman Place. If the identity of the individuals is known or if seen, please call 911 and Public Safety at 212 854-5555. There is a report on file with the NYPD.