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"...Nothing good happens in Home Park after Dark"
Incident Date/Time: July 18, 2016, at approximately 3:45 a.m.
Incident Location: Curran Street, NW between Tenth Street, NW and Ethel Street, NW in the Home Park neighborhood
Incident Description: The victim was walking and using his cell phone outside of his residence on Curran Street when two suspects approached him on foot. The suspects were armed with handguns and demanded the victim's property. When the victim did not immediately comply, the suspects snatched the victim's headphones and fled the area on foot towards Tenth Street. The victim is a Georgia Tech student. There were no injuries reported.
Descriptions of Suspects:
Suspect One
Male
25-30 years old
White t-shirt
Black and brown cargo pants
Armed with a handgun
Suspect Two
Male
25-30 years old
6'4" tall
No clothing description
Armed with a handgun
Status of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Atlanta Police Department. Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477).
See Something, Say Something
Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) by calling 404-894-2500 or by emailing [email protected]. In addition, you can help GTPD and the community fight crime. Don’t look the other way or ignore suspicious activity. If you see something that prompts concern, say something and notify GTPD immediately.
Additional Safety Information for Georgia Tech
Federal law, the Clery Act, requires colleges and universities to report certain crime statistics as well as to make timely notifications about crimes that pose a threat to the community. The purpose of this alert is to help make you aware of crime so that you are able to take appropriate precautions. For more information, please visit www.police.gatech.edu.
Clery Act Safety Alert
Off Campus Armed Robbery
Incident Location: Curran Street, NW between Tenth Street, NW and Ethel Street, NW in the Home Park neighborhood
Incident Description: The victim was walking and using his cell phone outside of his residence on Curran Street when two suspects approached him on foot. The suspects were armed with handguns and demanded the victim's property. When the victim did not immediately comply, the suspects snatched the victim's headphones and fled the area on foot towards Tenth Street. The victim is a Georgia Tech student. There were no injuries reported.
Descriptions of Suspects:
Suspect One
Male
25-30 years old
White t-shirt
Black and brown cargo pants
Armed with a handgun
Suspect Two
Male
25-30 years old
6'4" tall
No clothing description
Armed with a handgun
Status of Investigation: This incident is being investigated by the Atlanta Police Department. Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477).
See Something, Say Something
Report any information regarding this and other criminal incidents to the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) by calling 404-894-2500 or by emailing [email protected]. In addition, you can help GTPD and the community fight crime. Don’t look the other way or ignore suspicious activity. If you see something that prompts concern, say something and notify GTPD immediately.
Additional Safety Information for Georgia Tech
- Walk in well lit areas. To report inoperative exterior campus lighting, visit: http://www.facilities.gatech.edu/om/requests/lighting.php.
- Walk with a friend or in a group.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Immediately report suspicious activity to the Georgia Tech Police by calling 404-894-2500. Program GTPD's number into your cell phone.
- For on campus transportation from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., please call Stingerette at 404-385-RIDE.
- Safety escorts are available through the Georgia Tech Police Department by calling 404-894-2500 or 4-GTPD.
- Download the LiveSafe safety app for quick access to the Georgia Tech Police Department and other safety resources.
Federal law, the Clery Act, requires colleges and universities to report certain crime statistics as well as to make timely notifications about crimes that pose a threat to the community. The purpose of this alert is to help make you aware of crime so that you are able to take appropriate precautions. For more information, please visit www.police.gatech.edu.
