CAMPUS ALERT
Toronto, September 9, 2007 - Toronto Police Service continue to investigate two sexual assaults and an attempted sexual assault that occurred in the early morning hours on Friday, September 7th, 2007 at Vanier College Residence.
Police are looking for two male assailants involved in both incidents. Toronto Police Service has issued the following descriptions:
Suspect #1
Male, white with a dark complexion, early 20’s with short dark hair, 5’5” to 5’7”, wearing blue jeans and running shoes.
Suspect #2
Male, white, 6’-6’1”, slim build, early 20’s, short light colored hair, wearing blue jeans.
According to police, the two suspects sexually assaulted the first and second victims, followed by an attempted assault of another woman. They also entered three other rooms but were scared off.
Should you have any information with respect to these sexual assaults or information that may assist the police you are asked to contact Toronto Police Service Sex Crimes Unit directly at 416.808.7474 or Crime Stoppers at 416.222.TIPS.
All York community members are asked to be vigilant and report any and all suspicious behaviour.
York Security Services responds to all campus community calls for service and can be contacted directly at 416.736.5333
York University provides the following campus security services:
Ø 24/7/52 campus security patrols & monitored CCTV coverage
Ø goSAFE Transportation Service
Ø Escort - Foot Patrols
Ø Network of Emergency “Blue Light” Telephones
Please refer to Campus Alerts on the York Security Website for more information or further updates.
Media Contact:
Alex Bilyk, Director of Media Relations, York University, 416-736-5603 or cell 416-707-9574
Keith Marnoch, Associate Director of Media Relations, York University, cell 416-455-4710
