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Crime Alerts

American University is required by federal law to publish timely warnings about crimes that occur on or near campus and may pose a threat to students, staff and faculty. These warnings are posted on shuttle buses and bulletin boards across campus, and a complete archive of crime alerts is listed below:

2023

April 3 - Theft

April 6 - Simple Assault

2022

January 27 - Shooting 4400 Block of Connecticut Ave, NW

2021

December 6 - Armed Robbery - 3800 Block Nebraska Ave, NW

2020

There are no alerts for 2020

2019

There are no alerts for 2019

2018

No Crime Alerts Issued in 2018

2017

December 19: Burglary

November 19: Sex Offense

September 27: Defacing Property - Bias Related (Revised on 09/28/17)

March 8: Vandalism - Hate

2016

August 31: Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault

July 8: Burglary

July 1: Armed Robbery

April 6: Assault with Intent to Rob

March 2: Sex Offense

February 10: Burglary

February 8: Forcible Fondling

2015

November 27: Armed Robbery

September 28: Forcible Fondling

September 15: Attempted Sex Offense

September 6: Forcible Fondling

May 16: Assault

May 12: Forcible Fondling

May 4: Attempted Sex Offense/Assault

May 2: Indecent Exposure

April 23: Stalking

April 14: Attempted Sex Offense/Robbery

March 27: Sex Offense

March 23: Sex Offense

February 13: Sex Offense

February 9: Sex Offense

Public Releases and Safety Advisories

American University Police Department (AUPD) will occasionally release safety advisories and other notices about crimes and other incidents. These advisories and notices are not federally mandated and are at the discretion of the Chief of Police.