Crime Alerts

January 2022

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@barnard.edu 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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