DC university advises students NOT to wear Canada Goose jackets trends now
School security officials at George Washington University in the District of Columbia, have warned students not to wear Canada Goose jackets in an effort to help them avoid thieves who have targeted wearers of the expensive winter coats.
A recent wave of robberies in the crime-addled capital of the US has impacted individuals wearing the identifiable down coats in neighborhoods around the city.
Two of those thefts occurred in areas adjacent to GW's campus, prompting the school officials to warn students of the school to be on high alert.
'While none of the incidents have occurred on campus, two took place near the Foggy Bottom campus on February 1, 2023.
'Jackets have been taken off of victims and in some cases, weapons have been brandished,' read the message from the school.
'These jackets are very expensive, and our community members should be mindful while wearing them, even in very public spaces. As always, be mindful of your surroundings,' warned the school.
GWU officials warned students to be mindful about sporting their expensive winter coats following a string of Canada Goose-related robberies
Canada Goose jackets, particularly popular among students from affluent families who attend prestigious universities, cost hundreds of dollars, and in some cases upward of $1,000.
One reported incident involved a New York couple strolling around DuPont Circle, which is less than a mile from the White House, when they were approached at gunpoint and forced to fork over their Canada Goose jackets in broad daylight.
'I'm an attorney from the south Bronx, living in rough neighborhoods in New York, so I thought I would be well-equipped,' said Julian Kaufman, one half
