Campus Alert - Sexual assault investigation, May 17

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TORONTO, May 17, 2008 -- Toronto Police Service is currently investigating a report of sexual assault which occurred on Thursday, 15 May 2008 at approximately 8:40 p.m., at the south side of the Harry W. Arthurs Common.

 

At that time, a female reported being assaulted by an unknown male assailant in a public space.

 

Toronto Police Service describes the suspect as follows:

Male, East Indian, heavy accent, approx. 40 to 50 years old, 5'8"-5'10.

 

Should you have any information with respect to this incident you are asked to contact Toronto Police Service directly at 416.808.2222.

 

York Community members are reminded to exercise personal safety by:

 

·         Being aware of your surroundings and the people around you

·         Report any suspicious persons or behavior to York University Security Services

 

York Security Services responds to all community calls for service and can be contacted directly at 416.736.5333.

 

York University provides the following campus security services:

 

Ø       24/7/365 campus security patrols

Ø       goSAFE Transportation Service

Ø       Escort - Foot Patrols

Ø       24/7/365 Monitored CCTV coverage

Ø       Network of Emergency “Blue Light” Telephones

 

Please refer to the York Security Website for more information or further updates: www.yorku.ca/security