December 8, 2010 - York Security Services wishes to inform the community of an attempted robbery that occurred on Shoreham Drive near Murray Ross Parkway on Tuesday night.

At approximately 8:30pm on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, a York student was leaving the Keele campus on foot when he was confronted by an unknown male. Two other individuals then appeared and surrounded the student.

The three suspects demanded to know what valuables the student had in his school bag. The student cooperated by showing the contents to one of the suspects, but nothing was taken. The three then left the scene without injuring the student. The student returned to campus and reported the incident to York Security who in turn notified Toronto Police Service.

The three suspects were described to police as:

1) male, black, medium build, 5’11”, clean shaven, wearing a black toque and dark clothing.

2) male, black, 5’9” to 5’11”, medium build, wearing all dark clothing.

3) male, black, 5’9” to 5’11”, medium build, wearing all dark clothing.

Should you have any information about this, or any similar incident you are asked to contact Toronto Police Service directly at 416.808.2222.  York Security responds to all community calls at 416.736.5333.

York Community members are reminded to always exercise personal safety by:

•          Being aware of your surroundings and the people around you

•          Report any suspicious persons or behaviour to York Security Services

York University provides the following campus security services:

Ø      24/7/365 campus security patrols

Ø      goSAFE Transportation service

Ø      Escort service - 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.