![A break-in occurred at a room in Lafayette Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 3. After the incident was reported to dorm authorities, it took over an hour for security to arrive and remove the intruder. (Staff Photo by Alex Tran)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/news-lafayette-900x675.jpg)
Repeat dorm intruder infiltrates Lafayette, security response delayed
NYU security took over an hour to arrive when two Lafayette residents reported a stranger in their room harassing them and refusing to leave. This was the second time that the intruder was snuck into the dorm by the same hall resident.
Arnav Binaykia and Kristian Burt
• November 12, 2021
![An email sent by the NYU Department of Campus Safety contained the subject line “Simple Assault - Hate Crime,” but did not define the legal term “simple assault” in the alert. Many members of the university community are now confused about what the term "simple assault" means. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/news-simpleassult-01-2-900x597.jpg)
Explained: ‘Simple assault’ and the confusion surrounding NYU’s alert emails
The term "simple assault" is not so simple. Recent communications from the university left students wondering what the term means and why it is being used to refer to serious attacks.
Rachel Cohen, Rachel Fadem and Suhail Gharaibeh
• September 20, 2021
![Three Missing Bicycles, One Attempted Bike Theft](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/crimebot1-1-900x900.jpg)
Three Missing Bicycles, One Attempted Bike Theft
From Aug. 26 to Sept. 16, the NYU Department of Public Safety received one report of Burglary, three reports of Criminal Mischief, one report of Fondling, one report of Fraud, three reports of Harassment, nine reports of Larceny, one report of Public Lewdness and one report of Robbery.
Crime Bot, Robot Reporter
• September 20, 2020
![Student Stalked in Rubin Hall](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CrimeBot2.0.jpg)
Student Stalked in Rubin Hall
Crime Bot, Robot Reporter
• March 11, 2019
![Severely Damaged Bulletin Board in Senior House](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CrimeBot2.0.jpg)
Severely Damaged Bulletin Board in Senior House
CrimeBot, Robot Reporter
• March 4, 2019
![Student Robbed on West Fourth Street](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CrimeBot2.0.jpg)
Student Robbed on West Fourth Street
Crime Bot, Robot Reporter
• January 28, 2019
![Faculty Member Stalked in GCASL](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CrimeBot2.0.jpg)
Faculty Member Stalked in GCASL
From Nov. 21 to Nov. 29 the NYU Department of Public Safety received two reports of criminal mischief, one report of disorderly conduct, two reports of controlled substance violation, one report of harassment, six reports of larceny, one report of stalking and three reports of trespassing.
Crime Bot, Robot Reporter
• December 3, 2018
![Student Spit on in Washington Square Park](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CrimeBot2.0.jpg)
Student Spit on in Washington Square Park
Crime reported from Oct. 18 to Oct. 26.
Crime Bot, Robot Reporter
• October 29, 2018
![Metrocard Missing From Windowsill](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CrimeBot2.0.jpg)
Metrocard Missing From Windowsill
Crime Bot
• October 22, 2018
![Public Safety Officer Assaulted](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Crime-Log-logo-e1535227454864-900x257.jpg)
Public Safety Officer Assaulted
Crime Bot, Robot Reporter
• September 10, 2018
![Dorm Liquor Violations Spike During Welcome Week](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Crime-Log-logo-e1535227454864-900x257.jpg)
Dorm Liquor Violations Spike During Welcome Week
Crime Bot, Robot Reporter
• September 4, 2018
![Student Reports Bowl and Jeans Missing From Dorm](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Crime-Log-logo-e1535227454864-900x257.jpg)
Student Reports Bowl and Jeans Missing From Dorm
Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor
• April 9, 2018
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Jake Christy, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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