Crime Alerts

April 2024

On April 22, 2024, at approximately 7:50 a.m., in front of 47 Claremont Avenue, two unknown individuals displayed a firearm and robbed an affiliate of his car. If the identity of the individuals is known or if seen, please contact 911 and Columbia Public Safety Operations at 212-854-5555.

December 2023

On December 9, 2023 at 3:53pm an unknown affiliate was pepper sprayed coming out of the 116 and Broadway station on the Columbia Side. No further information was provided. If any information is known, please call Barnard Community Safety at 212-854-6930
 
On December 9th, 2023 at approximately 4:45pm, a Barnard student was walking on 114th and Broadway and was suddenly struck on the head with an object. The assault left a gash on the side of their head, which produced a little bleeding but otherwise was no major injuries. If any information is known, please call Barnard Community Safety at 212-854-6930.

August 2023

On August 9, 2023 at approximately 10:40 pm on Manhattan Ave and 109th Street, there was a conflict between two rival gangs where gunshots were fired. There were no injuries reported. There is a report on file with the NYPD.  

June 2023

On June 22, 2023, at approximately 2:35 AM, an individual 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 Columbia Public Safety at 212 854-5555. There is a report on file with the NYPD.

May 2023

On May 25, 2023 at approximately 12:03AM an unknown individual 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 Columbia Public Safety at 212 854-5555. There is a report on file with the NYPD.

April 2023

Larceny
Neighborhood Alert: On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at approximately 8:29pm an unknown individual bypassed the door lock to enter the lobby of 512 W. 112th Street and removed several packages. Reported to Columbia Public Safety on April 21, 2023, see additional information on Columbia University Public Safety website.

Larceny
Neighborhood Alert: On Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at approximately 3am, in front of 417 W. 120th Street an unknown individual used an object to break the rear window of a vehicle and take items from the vehicle. There is a report on file with NYPD. See additional information on Columbia University Public Safety website.

Attempted Robbery
Clery Alert: On Monday, April 3, 2023 at approximately 3pm a motorcycle with two occupants approached a woman walking on the island sidewalk at 116th Street and Claremont Avenue, grabbed her by the coat collar in an attempted robbery. When a citizen intervened, the individuals on the motorcycle left the area, last seen turning north onto Riverside Drive.  This matter was reported to NYPD. If you have any information about this crime, please call NYPD 26th precinct at 212-678-1351 or contact Barnard Community Safety at 212-854-3362, Associate Director CS Compliance, Arthur Abbott, aabbott@c178.net.

Attempted Robbery
Neighborhood Alert: On April 1, 2023 at approximately 7:21pm, there was a reported attempted vehicle robbery by gunpoint. An individual reported being approached by unknown persons who threatened to take the individual's vehicle. The unknown persons left in another vehicle southbound on Broadway. The incident was reported to NYPD 26th Precinct. See information on Columbia University Public Safety's website.

February 2023

Larceny
Neighborhood Alert: On February 22, 2023 at approximately at approximately 5:40pm, an unknown individual defeated a lock and took from a campus bicycle rack a bicycle without authorization. Additional information is being gathered and the owner has been encouraged to file a police report.

Burglary
Neighborhood Alert: On February 22, 2023, at approximately 4:30 PM inside 404 West 116th Street, an unknown individual 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. There is a report on file with the NYPD. Find additional information on the Columbia University Public Safety website.

Robbery
Neighborhood Alert: On Saturday, February 4, 2023 at approximately 8:48pm, three unidentified persons forcibly removed property from an individual at gunpoint on the sidewalk in the vicinity of Faculty House gate on Morningside Drive near W. 117th St.  No injuries were sustained. The unidentified individuals were last seen entering Morningside Park at W. 120th Street. Additional information can be found on the Columbia University Public Safety crime alert webpage.

Fondling
Neighborhood Alert: On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at approximately 9:31pm, an unidentified person groped the buttocks of an individual walking on the sidewalk in front of Ruggles Hall (508 W 114th St). The unidentified person was last seen via CCTV entering the 116th Street and Broadway subway station. Additional information can be found on the Columbia University Public Safety website, any information about the identity of the individual can be shared with CU Public Safety at 212-854-5555.

January 2023

Attempted Robbery
Neighborhood Alert: On Monday, January 30th at 7:43pm, an individual 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.

Assault
On January 30, 2023 at approximately 12:20pm at 620 W 116th St an assault occurred by a known individual. NYPD responded and an arrest was made. 

Public Lewdness
Neighborhood Alert: On January 26, 2023 at approximately 8:55pm an unknown male exposed his genitals to an individual inside of Lerner Hall Cafe (2920 Broadway).  This information was shared by Columbia University Public Safety.

Attempted Robbery
Neighborhood Alert: On January 21, 2023 two individuals reported the following incident occurred while walking south on the east sidewalk of Broadway near 131st Street, at approximately 7:15pm. An unknown female wearing a black hoodie and face mask grabbed one individual from behind by her hair, pulling her back and attempted to grab the cross body bag she was carrying. The two individuals were able to get away without injury or any items taken. They did stop in a local business before returning to campus to report the incident. A report was filed with the NYPD 26th precinct.
*update received on February 6, 2023 indicated an arrest has been made related to this incident.

Burglary
Neighborhood Alert: On January 19, 2023 at approximately 6am an unknown male used a device to bypass the door lock at 523 W. 112th Street to enter the building. Once inside, the individual removed packages from the lobby. Additional information can be viewed on the Columbia University Public Safety website.

Fondling
Neighborhood Alert: Columbia Public Safety shared a report from a NYPD that on January 4, 2023, at approximately 2:53pm, a female walking on the east sidewalk of Broadway between 120th and 121st Street was smacked on the buttocks by an unknown male walking past. The location was updated after initial information was shared. This incident was reported to NYPD.

December 2022

Burglary
Neighborhood Alert: On December 23, 2022, Columbia University Public Safety shared that a report had been filed with NYPD regarding a commercial burglary at 2911 Broadway.

Robbery
Clery Alert: On Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at approximately 2:33pm on the sidewalk of the east side of Broadway between 115th and 116th Street, an unidentified person struck an individual in the face and body and forcibly took property, the person then fled via the subway. A report is on file with the NYPD 26th precinct. Additional information can be found on Columbia University Public Safety webpage.

Fondling
Neighborhood Alert: On December 12, 2022 at approximately 3:10pm an unidentified male forcibly touched an individual while near the intersection of W. 129th Street and Broadway. Additional information can be found on Columbia University Public Safety webpage.

Stalking
Neighborhood Alert: On December 5, 2022, Columbia University Public Safety shared that an individual engaged in a pattern of stalking behavior (on November 30 and December 4), including that the unidentified individual gained access at more than one University building. See a photo and additional information on Columbia University Public Safety's webpage. 

October 2022

Fraud
Neighborhood Alert: On October 30, 2022 at approximately 2:15pm, an unknown individual approached a student on Broadway near 113th Street requesting assistance cashing a check. The student assisted by depositing the check and providing the individual cash. This Information was reported to Barnard Community Safety upon recognizing this as a scam.

Fraud
Neighborhood Alert: On October 22, 2022 at approximately 1:00pm, an unknown individual approached a student on Columbia campus College Walk and asked for assistance cashing a check. The student assisted by depositing the check and providing the individual cash, later receiving bank notification that the check was fraudulent. This information was reported to Columbia University Public Safety.

Burglary
Neighborhood Alert: On October 15, 2022 at approximately 7:20am, an individual forcibly entered 524 W. 122nd street and proceeded to 526 W. 122nd, in both locations removed packages. Columbia University Public Safety shared this information, additional details can be found on the Columbia website.

September 2022

Burglary
Neighborhood Alert: On September 27, 2022, at approximately 12:33AM at 420 West 119 Street. An unknown individual attempted to make entry then broke the glass door to gain entry. Once inside the building, the individual is seen removing numerous packages from the lobby. The individual was last seen walking eastbound on West 119 Street towards Morningside Drive. A report is on file with NYPD.

Burglary
Clery Alert: At approximately 12:20am on September 26, 2022, unidentified individual(s) entered an access hallway at 352 Cathedral Parkway, leading to a retail space. The individual(s) unlawfully entered the retail space and took a computer from the space without authorization to do so. A report of this incident is on file with the 24th Precinct of NYPD. If you have any information about this crime, please call the 24th Precinct Detective squad (212) 678-1863 or contact Barnard Community Safety.

Burglary
Neighborhood Alert: Columbia University reported that on September 15, 2022 at approximately 4:29am an individual damaged an entry door at 540 W. 112th Street and successfully forced entry into 530 W. 112th street, taking packages from the lobby. The Individual was last seen traveling eastbound on 112th Street.  Find additional information on the Columbia University Public Safety website.

Fraud
Neighborhood Alert: On Sunday, September 11, 2022, at approximately 12:20pm an individual approached a University affiliate on Columbia College Walk and asked for help cashing a check. The check was deposited and cash provided to the unknown individual, the check was subsequently identified by the bank as fraudulent, resulting in financial loss. This is the second recent incident. There is a report on file with NYPD and Columbia Public Safety.

Larceny
Neighborhood Alert: On Thursday, September 1, 2022 at approximately 10:29pm an individual used force to enter 536 West 113th Street and removed several packages without authority to do so. The individual was last seen walking south on Amsterdam Avenue towards West 112th Street. See additional information on the Columbia Public Safety webpage.

August 2022

Robbery
Neighborhood Alert: On Wednesday August 31, 2022 Columbia University Public Safety shared the following information received from NYPD. An individual was robbed of his moped on Tuesday August 30, 2022 at 6:09pm at the intersection of West 120th Street and Amsterdam Ave. The individual was threatened by three unknown persons who exited a black vehicle and fled with the victim’s moped. The moped fled south on Morningside Drive and the vehicle was last seen driving west on W121 Street towards Broadway. If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact NYPD 26pct Detective Squad at 212-678-1351.

Burglary
Neighborhood Alert: On August 4, 2022, Columbia Public Safety shared that on August 3, 2022, at approximately 5:30 AM, an unknown individual used an object to bypass the lock of the building lobby at 526 W. 122nd Street. Once inside the building, the individual removed property from the lobby. The individual was last observed walking northbound on Amsterdam Avenue past West 123 Street. There is a report on file with the NYPD. Additional information can be found on the Columbia Public Safety website.

July 2022

Assault
Manhattanville Neighborhood Alert: Columbia University Public Safety has shared a notification received from NYPD regarding an assault that took place on W. 131st Street between Broadway and Old Broadway. NYPD notified at approximately 8:50pm on July 28, 2022 that an individual was a victim of a gunshot wound at the above location.

Larceny
Neighborhood Alert: On July 25, 2022, at approximately 3:50 PM, inside of 419 West 115th Street, while making a food delivery to the building. The unknown individual is observed on review of camera footage to open several packages and remove contents on the way out of the building. The individual was last seen driving southbound on Amsterdam Avenue in a Black Honda 4DSD with unknown NY plates. This incident was reported by Columbia Public Safety, NYPD report is on file. 

June 2022

Robbery

Clery Crime Alert: On Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at just after 5 a.m. two unknown males entered the Olive Tree Deli at the corner of Broadway and 121st Street. After an exchange with the employee, inferring they had a weapon, the two left with an undisclosed amount from the register. They are reported to have traveled north on Broadway, turning east onto 122nd Street.The incident was reported to Columbia Public Safety and NYPD precinct. If you have information about this matter, please call the 26th Precinct NYPD Detectives at 212-678-1350 or contact Barnard Community Safety at 212-854-6666.

Robbery

Clery Crime Alert: On Friday, June 17, 2022 at approximately 3:37p.m. two unknown males riding a moped on the sidewalk of Broadway (east side between 118th & 120th street), one male exited the vehicle and approached several pedestrians, ripping a chain form the neck of one person The incident was reported to Columbia Public Safety and NYPD precinct. If you have information about this matter, please call the 26th Precinct NYPD Detectives at 212-678-1351.

Larceny

Neighborhood Alert: On Saturday, June 11, 2022 at approximately 10:25am an unknown individual removed a bicycle from the bike racks located on the east side of Low Plaza. The individual was last seen riding the bicycle south on Amsterdam Ave toward W 113th Street.

Larceny

Neighborhood Alert: On Thursday June 9, 2022 at 4:23am, an unknown individual entered the basement of 542 West 112th Street and removed a package without authorization. The person was last seen entering the subway station at West 116th Street and Broadway. This information was shared by Columbia Public Safety.

Criminal Mischief - Hate Crime

Neighborhood Alert: On June 8, 2022, Columbia Public Safety shared that two LGBTQIA+ flags were discovered removed and damaged in front of Hogan Hall (114th Street & Broadway). Investigation revealed an unknown individual was observed on CCTV damaging the flags. There is a Police report filed with the 26th Precinct and is being investigated by Hate Crimes Task Force. Additional information can be found on Columbia University Public Safety's website.

May 2022

Robbery
Neighborhood Alert: On Monday, May 30, 2022 at approximately 9:45 PM in front of 526 West 114 Street an unknown individual walked up to an citizen and displayed a blue handle knife and demanded her property. The citizen did not hand over any property and the unknown individual fled westbound on West 114 Street toward Broadway. A report was filed with NYPD. If the identity of the individual is known or if seen, please call 911 or contact Columbia Public Safety.  More information on the CU Public Safety webpage.

Criminal Mischief
Neighborhood Alert: On Sunday, May 22, 2022 at approximately 1:13am multiple youth gathered on Broadway north of 116th Street. An unknown male spray painted graffiti on the building just north of the Reid Hall gate. Directly following, an unknown female spray painted just south of the Reid Gate. All individuals departed down the steps into the 116th Street Subway station. If you have information about this matter, please call Community Safety at 212-854-6666 or NYPD 26th Precinct.

April 2022

Burglary

Neighborhood Alert: On Sunday, May 8, 2022 at approximately 2:05a.m. an unknown male is seen on CCTV having entered 15/21 Claremont Avenue and took property from within a space in the building. A report was filed the next day with Columbia University Public Safety.

Harassment

Neighborhood Alert: On Saturday, April 30, 2022 at approximately 1:52a.m. an unknown male approached closely to three individuals on Broadway, between the Barnard main gate and 119th gate, asking for money. The individuals turned back toward the main gate, unharmed, to report the incident. The unknown male left northbound on Broadway, is observed on camera prior to the reported incident moving slowly along the Broadway sidewalk and may have approached others. If you have information about this matter, please call Community Safety at 212-854-6666.

Fondling

Clery Crime Alert: >On Thursday, April 21, 2022 at approximately 3:05a.m. an unknown male approached two Columbia affiliates in front of 47 Claremont Ave. The male pushed the individuals to the ground and forcibly touched them. The individual left the area northbound and was last seen walking east on La Salle St. near Broadway. The incident was reported to NYPD. The individual may be affiliated with an altercation with a pedestrian on Broadway just prior to this. If you have information about this matter, please call 911 or Community Safety at 212-854-6666. View this information & photo here.

Robbery

Neighborhood Alert: The NYPD advised of a robbery that took place in front of 410 Riverside Drive, the incident occurred on Sunday, April 10th at approximately 10:45 pm. One of the individuals involved was wearing a black Jacket with black pants and grey sneakers. The other individual was wearing grey sweatpants, a grey hooded sweatshirt, and a black north face jacket. The individual with the grey sweatpants stated he had a firearm but never displayed it. Anyone with information regarding this crime, should please call the NYPD 26 precinct Detective Squad at 212-678-1351

March 2022

Burglary

Neighborhood Alert: On March 25, 2022, at approximately 06:05 AM, an unknown individual is seen on CCTV entering 501 West 121st Street by using a screwdriver to force the door open. Once inside the building the individual opened 3 packages and removed their contents and then exited the building. The same individual attempted to force the door open inside of 540 West 122 St but was unsuccessful. The unknown individual was last seen walking northbound on Amsterdam Ave past West 123rd Street. Find additional information on the Columbia Public Safety website.

Burglary

Neighborhood Alert: On March 14th , 2022 at approximately 4:24pm, an unknown individual entered 424-430 West 119th street and removed items. The individual is seen entering the building after ringing doorbells to gain access. Once inside, the individual is seen removing a large black suitcase and packages from the building lobby without permission to do so. After leaving the building, the individual is last seen entering Morningside Park heading towards Morningside Avenue. This information was reported to Columbia Public Safety on March 16, 2022.

Financial Scams

Precinct Notification: The NYPD 26th Precinct has shared that there is an increase in reports of financial scams including in person scams related to requests for individuals to cash a [fraudulent] check at an ATM; by phone, indicating that a loved one is in trouble or hurt and money is needed to assist them; and by electronic communication, offering work and asking for purchased gift cards.

Larceny

Campus Alert: On Wednesday, March 9th at approximately 12 noon an unknown individual, without authorization, took an unattended laptop from an open area in the Diana Center. This theft was reported to the NYPD precinct.

Burglary

Neighborhood Alert: On March 7th, 2022 at approximately 03:54am, an individual was seen on CCTV entering 549 Riverside Drive by using a device to manipulate the entry door located on Tiemann Avenue. Once inside the building the person is seen removing multiple packages from the lobbies of 549 Riverside Drive and 195 Claremont Avenue. The known individual was last seen traveling Northbound on Broadway into the train station located at W. 125th Street and Broadway. This information was reported to NYPD. More information can be found on Columbia Public Safety's website.

Robbery
Neighborhood Alert: On Thursday March 3, 2022 at 10:32pm an individual reported they were the victim of a robbery on West 114th Street and Amsterdam Ave. An unidentified person blocked the
walking path of the reporting individual demanding money. As the individual handed over some cash, the person demanded the rest of the money and grabbed it from the individual's hand. The offender was last seen entering the subway station at West 115th Street and Broadway.

February 2022

Burglary

Clery Alert: On February 27, 2022, at 2340 hours, at 600 W 116th Street, a known individual is observed via CCTV making unauthorized entry into an closed, unlocked storage space and departing having taken items without permission or authorization.

Subway Safety Neighborhood Alert: New York City’s new subway safety plan is in the news as a response to an uptick in incidents in subway stations, platforms and subway cars throughout the City.  On Saturday, February 19, at approximately 9:30 pm an individual was transported from the 116th Street 1 Train station to the hospital, that individual was slashed in the arm while on the train after getting into a verbal dispute with a subject who was smoking on the train.

Robbery

Neighborhood Alert: On Wednesday February 9, 2022 at 4:45 pm, an individual reported they were followed from the subway at 116th Street/Broadway and approached at 120th Street and Morningside Drive. An unknown person demanded the victim’s headphones and cell phone. No weapon was displayed. Additional information can be found on Columbia Public Safety's webpage.

Larceny of Packages

Neighborhood Alert: On Tuesday February 1, 2022 at 10:53pm, two unknown persons entered the lobby of 517 West 121st Street and removed numerous packages from the lobby without permission or authorization. Further investigation revealed they also entered 130 Morningside Drive and 423 West 118th Street removing packages. Additional information can be found on Columbia Public Safety's webpage.

Graffiti / Property Damage

Neighborhood Alert: On Tuesday February 1, 2022 at 2:20am, a person entered the lobby of 520 West 114th Street and made graffiti markings on the vestibule wall inside the building. The individual was later identified, an arrest was made. 

January 2022

Burglary

Neighborhood Alert: Two instances of unauthorized access to buildings in the 500 block of W. 114th Street have been shared. On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 7:00pm an individual entered 528 West 114th Street and removed property without permission. Further investigation revealed that the same individual entered inside the lobby of 526 West 114th Street on Sunday January 23, 2022 at 7:50am. Additional information can be found on Columbia Public Safety's webpage.

Robbery

Neighborhood Alert: An individual reported to Columbia Public Safety that they were the victim of a robbery in front of 3170 Broadway at approximately 8:30pm on Tuesday, January 18. A male approached on the sidewalk and stated that he had a knife and demanded money from the individual. That person gave him money and the unidentified male walked east on West 125th Street away from Broadway. It is believed that the male frequents the vicinity of 3180 Broadway and is suspected of being aggressive with other members of the community. More information can be found on Columbia Public Safety's webpage.

Burglary

Neighborhood Alert: On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at approximately 7:30pm, an unknown male entered 606 West 116th Street by prying the front door open with an object. Once inside the building, the person was seen by a tenant removing property without permission. The individual fled the building prior to Columbia Public Safety or NYPD arrival. See additional information from Columbia Public Safety.

Burglary

Neighborhood Alert: Identified pattern of theft of packages/burglary in buildings in the neighborhood. On December 8, 2021 at approximately 11:40am at 195 Claremont Avenue and on December 11, 2021 at approximately 1:50am at 420 W. 116th Street an unknown individual unlawfully entered building lobbies causing damage and removing property. These incidents were classified by the NYPD as burglary incidents and likely related to similar November incidents.  See additional information from Columbia Public Safety.

Fondling

Neighborhood Alert: On December 4, 2021 at approximately 3:42 pm, Columbia Public Safety
received three reports of unwanted sexual contact by an unknown male individual. The complainants state they were walking on Broadway between 113 and 114th street and report they were grabbed from behind. The individual was last seen traveling southbound on Broadway fleeing into the subway at 110th street. See additional information from Columbia Public Safety.

Robbery

Neighborhood Alert: On December 4, information was shared by Columbia Public Safety regarding notification of a robbery pattern which occurred on December 2nd, 2021. An unidentified individual approached two people in separate incidents demanding money. Both incidents are reported to have occurred in the vicinity of Amsterdam Avenue between W. 109th street and W. 111th street. In the first incident money was turned over, and in the second incident the individual fled Northbound on Amsterdam after the affiliate refused his demands for money.

Homicide and Assault

Neighborhood Alert: The NYPD shared on December 3, 2021 the following details regarding two stabbings that occurred on the night of December 2: A preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 10:50pm the first stabbing may have occurred on West 123 Street between Morningside Avenue and Amsterdam Avenue. The victim in this incident was pronounced deceased at Mount Sinai Morningside hospital at approximately 01:30 am. NYPD Officers responded to a second stabbing at approximately 11:08 pm near West 110th Street and Columbus Avenue. An investigation revealed that the victim was stabbed in the abdomen and the back somewhere between Morningside Drive and Manhattan Avenue along the park edge near West 110th Street. Shortly after the second stabbing, a third victim flagged down officers, who were conducting a canvass for the perpetrator, and reported that he was menaced by a man with a knife along the West Drive of Central Park near West 110th Street. The individual was identified and an arrest was made. NYPD and NYC Parks Officials indicate there will be enhanced patrols in the area during the days ahead.

Robbery

Neighborhood Alert: On November 30, 2021 at approximately 5:15pm two people reported a robbery, an unknown individual took cash, on the park side of Riverside Drive near 111th Street, and fled south on Riverside drive. Information was reported to NYPD.

Burglary

Neighborhood Alert: On November 9th, 2021 at approximately 8:18pm, an unknown individual entered 430 W. 116th street by using an unknown device to manipulate the lock on the lobby door of a residential building. Once inside the building the person removed a resident's package without permission or authority to do so. The individual is last seen traveling Southbound on Amsterdam Avenue past 115th street.

Larceny of Bicycle

Neighborhood Alert: On Wednesday November 10, 2021, at approximately 2:01pm an individual identified by the Columbia Public Safety Department was observed on camera having removed an electric bicycle from the front of the North West Corner building, 550 West 120th Street, by cutting the cable that secured it.

Burglary

Neighborhood Alert: On November 7th, 2021 at approximately 02:11pm, an unknown individual entered 404 W. 116th street by using an unknown device to manipulate the lock on the Lobby Door. Once inside the building the person removed multiple packages without permission and also removed a bicycle from the basement of the building after forcing open a secured door using an unknown device. The person is last seen traveling Southbound on Broadway past 113th street. See additional information from Columbia Public Safety.

Theft of Scooter

Neighborhood Alert: On November 4th, 2021 at approximately 10:13am, an unidentified individual removed an electric scooter by cutting the cable lock which was secured to the bike rack in front of CEPSR (530 W. 120th street). The person was last seen riding the scooter Northbound on Amsterdam Avenue past 122nd street.  

Assault

Neighborhood Alert: On October 22, 2021, an arrest was made of the individual who is reported to have engaged in several assaults in he north end of Riverside Park.  According to the NYPD 26th precinct, there were multiple incidents of a male, likely mentally unstable, who was throwing rocks from above in the area of 125th Street and 12th Avenue (in the area of the stairs from the park down to the road). An incident occurred on the morning of 10/22 when the precinct engaged surveillance and made an arrest of the individual who matched the description of each of the reported incidents.

Burglary

Neighborhood Alert: On October 14, 2021 at approximately 8:25pm a non-affiliate male followed an affiliate into Mudd Building campus level entrance and removed a laptop from an unsecured office  the individual attempted to enter other spaces before leaving the building.

Simple Assault

Neighborhood Alert: On October 14, 2021 at approximately 9:00pm an affiliate walking south on Broadway toward 110th St. was approached by an unknown male who hit their arm and asked for money. The person continued walking North on Broadway when money was declined. Information was reported to the 26th precinct. 

Harassment

Neighborhood Alert: On October 7th, 2021 at approximately 10:49pm an unknown male individual made unwanted contact with a reporting party under the Amsterdam Bridge near 119th street & Amsterdam Avenue. The male is seen on CCTV grabbing and holding the reporting party’s arm while walking from 119th street to 120th street on Amsterdam Avenue. This was reported to Columbia Public Safety.

Robbery

Neighborhood Alert: On Monday, September 27, 2021 in the late night/early morning hours there was an attempted robbery in front of John Jay Hall. Columbia Public Safety was notified, responded immediately and apprehended the suspect. The police arrested the suspect and all property was returned.

Robbery

Neighborhood Alert: On Friday, September 24, 2021, at approximately 9:00 P.M. in front of 362 Riverside Drive (between 108th and 109th Streets) upon completing a food delivery, a food delivery person was approached by three individuals who demanded his moped. One of the individuals brandished a knife while the other used physical force to remove the moped. Two of the individuals were last seen heading north on Riverside Drive while the other headed south with the moped. This information shared by Columbia University Public Safety. If you have any information about this crime, please contact the 24 Pct. Detective Squad at 212-678-1863

Robbery

Neighborhood Alert: On Friday, September 17, 2021, at approximately 10:40 P.M., two Teacher's College affiliates were victims of a robbery while walking northbound on the west side of Amsterdam Avenue between West 118^th Street and West 120^th Street.  The suspect parked and exited from a black Nissan Sentra possibly a 2010 or newer model, and approached the two individuals.  The suspect stated that he had a gun, and then reached into the pockets of the students and removed their wallets and one cell phone. He demanded that the owner of the cell phone unlock it.  He then removed debit and credit cards from the two wallets and tossed the wallets to the ground. The suspect then re-entered the vehicle and fled the scene driving southbound on Amsterdam Avenue. See additional details.

Harassment

Neighborhood Alert: On September 17, 2021 at approximately 3:40 pm, it was reported that an unidentified male followed an affiliate inside of Kent Hall. The affiliate felt uncomfortable and the individual engaged in unwanted physical contact. Columbia Public Safety attempted to interact with the individual, but the person fled out of the Columbia Gate onto 114th street going eastbound on 114th street. Contact Barnard Community Safety or Columbia Public Safety if you or someone you know experiences harassment of this nature.

Information from the 26th Precinct - Lasalle Street, near Broadway

The message below is from the 26th precinct regarding a recent isolated incident involving a shooting in an area just north of Campus As noted below, the Precinct has increased patrol attention to the area. 

It is always important to remain alert and aware of your surroundings. Do not hesitate to contact the CARES Line at 212-854-3362 or email CARESTeam@c178.net if you would like to request a safety information session for your group or organization.

Information Regarding Recent Non-Fatal Shooting in the Confines of the 26th Precinct

Dear Community Partners,

I write to you to bring to your attention a non-fatal shooting incident that occurred this past Saturday, September 11^th, at approximately 8:20 pm, in front of 55 La Salle Street.  The incident involved the shooting of a victim (known to the police department) by an acquaintance of his.  At the moment, it appears that this incident is isolated and not the result of a dispute between rivaling groups.  Video images of the incident have been collected by our detective squad and the investigation is ongoing.  In the meantime, our partners in Housing Police Service Area 6 have established a post at the shooting location in order to deter any further acts of violence.  

Acts of violence, such as this one, are alarming and naturally raise concern.  I want to assure the members of this community that the NYPD is doing everything we can to maintain the safety of everyone in the neighborhood.   

As always, we are asking anyone with information regarding this crime, or any other, to contact our detectives at 212-678-1351, or report anonymously at 1-800-577-TIPS. 

Thank you and stay safe,

Alex 

Deputy Inspector Alexandra Sarubbi
Commanding Officer, 26th Precinct
520 West 126th Street , New York, NY 10027
alexandra.sarubbi@nypd.org
Follow us on Twitter @NYPD26Pct & on Facebook at NYPD26Pct

Larceny of Packages

Neighborhood Alert: On August 7, 2021 at approximately 6:40 PM, an unknown individual rang a building's intercom to gain entry to make a food delivery in the 600 block of 115th Street. On the way out of the building, the individual was seen on video removing several packages from the lobby. The packages were ripped open and their contents removed. The individual was last seen walking southbound on Riverside Drive.  A police report is on file with the NYPD.

Robbery

Neighborhood Alert: On May 11, 2021 at approximately 1825 hours unknown individuals used physical force to take a wallet and AirPods from an individual when he was entering Riverside Park at 115th Street. No weapons were displayed. This information was shared by Columbia University Public Safety as reported to NYPD. No further information available at the time of reporting.

Burglary

Neighborhood Alert: On April 25, 2021 at about 8:00 a.m., an unknown individual forced open the lobby door of 15 Claremont Ave and once inside, removed property. The subject fled south on Claremont Ave. from the building. This information was provided by Columbia University Public Safety, find additional information on the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Larceny of Packages

Neighborhood Alert: On April 8, 2021 at approximately 7:15 PM inside of 423 West 118th Street an unknown individual entered into the building by “tailgating” behind a tenant. Once inside of the building the individual is observed on CCTV removing several packages from the lobby. The individual was last seen walking northbound on Amsterdam Ave past West 122 Street. A police report is on file with the NYPD.

Robbery

Neighborhood Alert: According to the 26th Precinct of NYPD, two unknown individuals used physical force to take a bicycle from an individual in front of 525 West 122nd Street. This incident took place on Monday, March 22nd at approximately 8:20 pm. The individuals were last seen riding a dark colored moped and the stolen bicycle north on Amsterdam Avenue.

Robbery

Neighborhood Alert: On March 18, 2021 at approximately 2am, a robbery took place in the neighborhood nearby. Columbia University shared that two undergraduate students were accosted at 114th St. and Broadway by 2 male suspects. While a weapon was displayed, fortunately no one was injured and the subjects were quickly apprehended and arrested by the NYPD.

Larceny of packages

Neighborhood Alert: On March 11th, 2021 just after 7pm, an individual entered 195 Claremont by tailgating a resident through the main entrance door. Upon entering the building, the individual is seen removing several packages from the main lobby without permission. The person is last seen traveling Northbound on Broadway past 125th street. This information was provided by Columbia University Public Safety, find additional information on the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Harassment

Campus Alert: On Monday, March 8, 2021 around 8:30am an individual was walking south on Broadway from 120th Street when an unknown male began to follow and speak aggressively and threateningly.  The individual attempted to avoid the male, a second individual observed the interaction seeking to intervene in the harassing exchange.  Upon approaching the main gate to Barnard, the Officer at the location stepped out of the booth, heard the concern and flagged down a police vehicle nearby.  The offending male was aggressive toward multiple individuals, was subsequently apprehended by NYPD and removed form the scene.

Attempted Robbery

Neighborhood Alert: In front of 536 West 113th Street on Sunday, March 7th, 2021, at approximately 4:40 pm two unknown individuals used physical force while attempting to remove a non-affiliates bicycle. Both individuals were last seen riding a dark colored moped north on Broadway. This information was provided by Columbia University Public Safety, find additional information on the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Robbery

Neighborhood Alert: At 405 W. 118th Street on February 24th, 2021 at approximately 09:58pm, there was a robbery of an e-bike from a delivery person.  The Columbia Department of Public Safety was notified by an unknown person, that he was witness to the robbery in front of 405 W. 118th Street. A video review showed that at approximately 09:55pm two individuals on an electric scooter approached an unknown delivery person who locked his E-Bike in front of the building and after brandishing a knife, removed the E-bike from its location while the delivery person/victim fled Westbound towards Amsterdam avenue. The persons were last seen traveling Northbound on Amsterdam Avenue past 122nd street.  This information was provided by Columbia University Public Safety, find additional information on the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

SCAM ALERT:

Local Incident:  On February 10, 2021 at approximately 5:41pm inside of the Chase Bank at
2898 Broadway (Corner of West 113th Street), an unknown individual asked a person using the ATM to deposit a check into the affiliate’s account and withdraw money in exchange.  This was a scam, a fraudulent check was deposited and the unknown individual left with cash. Note: There is a Chase bank branch three blocks south to which someone asking for assistance can be referred.

Larceny of packages

Neighborhood Alert: On January 15, 2021 at approximately 03:06am, an unidentified person entered 195 Claremont Avenue after ringing the building's intercom to gain entry. Upon entering the building, the person is seen on CCTV removing several packages from the building lobby without permission or authority to do so. This information was provided by Columbia University Public Safety, find additional information on the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Larceny of packages

On November 11th, 2020 at approximately 06:28pm, an unidentified person entered 519 W. 121st street after posing as a delivery person. Upon entering the building, the person is seen on CCTV removing several packages from the building lobby without permission or authority to do so. The person is last seen entering a yellow cab on the corner of 121st street and Broadway, traveling Northbound on Broadway. This information was provided by Columbia University Public Safety, find additional information on the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Robbery

Neighborhood Crime Alert:  On Sunday October 25th, 2020 at about 6:33 pm, two unknown individuals used force to attempt to remove property from the owner of the newsstand located in front of Lerner Hall - 2920 Broadway.  Download the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert for more information.

Robbery

Neighborhood Crime Alert:  On Tuesday August 11, 2020, NYPD advised of two robberies that occurred on the northeast corner of W 110th street and Broadway. On Monday August10, 2020 at 9:32AM, the unknown person displayed a box cutter and demanded property from two individuals. On Tuesday August 11, 2020 at 10:00AM the same person accompanied by another person forcibly removed property from an individual. On both dates, the offender fled east on 110th street towards Amsterdam Ave. Contact NYPD if you have any information.

Robbery 

Neighborhood Crime Alert: On Sunday July 19, 2020 at approximately 1:38 AM on the corner of W 122nd street and Broadway, an unidentified man removed property from another person by striking the person from behind causing that person to fall to the ground, sustaining injuries and losing consciousness. The offending individual was last seen walking north on Broadway towards W 123rd street. This information was provided by Columbia University Public Safety, find additional information on the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Larceny

On Thursday, May 21, 2020, an individual used a power tool to cut through bicycle locks in two locations. The first incident occurred at 1:20 PM at the JLG bike rack on W. 129th Street. The person left the scene without the bicycle. The second incident occurred at 1:35 PM in front of 450 Riverside Drive. The person was last seen riding the bicycle North on Riverside Drive.  This was reported by Columbia University Public Safety, find additional information on the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Larceny

On April 1, 2020 at approximately 7:50 PM, an unknown individual gained entry into 610 West 115th Street by ringing the buildings intercom. Once inside the building the individual removed numerous packages from the lobby. The individual was last seen traveling north bound on Broadway on a MTA Bus.  This was reported by Columbia University Public Safety, see the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Burglary

On March 24, 2020, at 1:30 P.M., an individual unlawfully entered and stole packages from the lobby of 500 W. 122nd Street. This person was last seen entering Riverside Park at Tiemann Place and Riverside Drive. This incident and previously reported incidents in the area are being investigated by the NYPD as a Burglary pattern. This was reported by Columbia University Public Safety, see the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Larceny

Two individuals entered 500 W 122 Street on numerous occasions between March 14 and March 24, 2020 and removed packages from the lobby without permission or authority to do so. Video indicates individuals left wakling north on Claremont Avenue from W. 122nd Street. This was reported to Columbia University Public Safety, see the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Burglary

On March 11, 2020 at about 12:57 A.M., an individual entered the lobby of 506 W. 122 St. by using a device to manipulate the lock. Once inside the individual removed the contents of a package without permission or authority to do so. The individual is last seen on CCTV heading north on Claremont Avenue from W. 122 St., riding a bicycle.  This was reported to Columbia University Public Safety, see the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Fondling

On March 10, 2020, at approximately 8:10 p.m., an individual reported to Barnard Public Safety that she was approached by a man on 110th Street at Manhattan Avenue and asked directions. The man went to shake her hand, grabbed her hand and pulled it to his crotch. Subject was described as a white male, approximately 5'6", middle aged. No further description was provided.

Fondling

On March 9, 2020, an individual reported to Columbia University Public Safety that she was approached as she exited Butler library at approximately 8:15 pm. The individual attempted to engage her in conversation. She continued walking and did not engage in any conversation. The other person then grabbed her buttocks. See the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Burglary

On March 9, 2020 at approximately 4:30 PM, inside of 562 West 113th Street (McBain), an individual (identified by photo), entered and damaged the vending machine attempting to remove currency. The individual left the area in an unknown direction.  This was reported to Columbia University Public Safety, see the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Assault

On February 23 at approximate 0120am, in the 116th Street one train station, an individual reported to the MTA attendant that she was grabbed by a man as she was walking up the stairs from the uptown platform.  She was not injured during the incident pulled her arm away once grabbed, the man also briefly grabbed her hair. The individual stated the man might have been under the influence, there was no further description provided of the man or direction of travel.

Assault

On February 17, 2020 at approximately 5:15pm an individual reported an assault on the west side of Broadway between W. 119 St. and W. 120 St. by an unknown individual. The unknown individual is described as a male, light skinned, 28-30 years, 5’5”-5’7”, brown hair with a mustache and beard. The individual was wearing a green puffy jacket, gray jeans and a black beanie. The unknown individual was last seen heading north on the west side of Broadway toward W. 121 St. This was reported to Columbia University Public Safety, see the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Burglary (theft of packages)

On February 12, 2020 at approximately 12:47pm, an unknown person entered the lobby of 502 West 122nd Street by bypassing the main door lock with an unknown object and removing a package from the lobby.
The same person was also observed on camera footage to be entering other buildings in the area using the same method. They removed another package from 500 West 122nd Street.  Additional details are found on the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Larceny (theft of packages)

On January 21, 2020 at approximately 5:47pm, an unknown person entered the lobby of 526 W.113th Street as someone was exiting and removed a package without permission or authority to do so. This person was last seen walking south on Broadway.  Additional details are found on the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Burglary (theft of packages)

On January 20, 2020 at approximately 4:37pm, an individual entered 500 W. 122nd Street by tampering with the main entry door and removed packages from the lobby without permission or authority to do so. Upon exiting the building, the individual is seen entering 512 W. 112th Street at approximately 4:54 pm by using the same method.  There is a suspect in these incidents.  Additional details are found on the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Larceny (theft of packages)

On January 18, 2020 at approximately 5:53 PM inside of 610 West 115th Street, an unknown individual attempted to bypass the main doors lock but was unsuccessful. The individual did gain entry by “piggybacking” behind another person entering the building. Inside of the building, the individual was observed removing 8 packages from the lobby. The individual was last seen walking eastbound on West 115th Street toward Broadway.  Additional details are found on the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Burglary (theft of packages)

On January 17, 2020 at approximately 6:55 AM, inside of 511 West 113th Street, an unknown person bypassed the door lock and gained entry to the building. Once inside the building, the person opened numerous packages and removed their contents. Further CCTV review shows this person entering other buildings in the area from 6:25 AM to 6:55 AM. The person was last seen walking eastbound on West 113 Street toward Morningside Drive.

on January 18, 2020 at approximately 6AM an individual appearing similar to the unknown person in the incident on 1/17/2020 bypassed the door lock and entered 434Riverside Drive, removing property from numerous rooms. The person was last seen walking South on Riverside Drive.
Additional details are found on the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Burglary (theft of packages)

On January 9, 2020 at approximately 6:55 PM, inside of 512 West 112 Street, an unknown individual gained entry by using an unknown tool to bypass the locked door. Once inside the building the individual opened several packages and removed their contents. The same individual on January 9, 2020 at 7:31 PM did “piggyback” (followed a resident) into 500 West 122 Street and removed two packages. The individual was last seen walking northbound on Amsterdam Ave. Additional details are found on the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

Assault

On January 9, 2020 at approximately 4:00 PM, an Assault took place on Broadway between West 112th and West 113t Street at 3:00 PM. The unknown
individual did strike a pedestrian on the head with an unknown object causing an injury. The unknown individual was last seen running eastbound on West 113th Street toward Amsterdam Ave. Additional details are found on the Columbia University Public Safety Crime Alert webpage.

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