TORONTO − At approximately 7:15pm on Friday, February 11, 2011, a male student reported he had been robbed on the walkway on the south side of Vanier Residence. The student reported that two males approached him, took his cell phone and $30 in cash and ran south toward York Lanes parking lot. One of the suspects indicated he had a handgun, although no weapon was seen. There were no injuries.

York Security is assisting Toronto Police Service (TPS) in the investigation of the incident.

The suspects are described as follows:

Suspect #1
Male, Black, 5’9”, average build, last seen wearing a black hoodie, dark pants and a black bandana.

Suspect #2
Male, Black, 6’2”, average build, last seen wearing a black hoodie.

Should you have any information about this 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:

• 24/7/365 campus security patrols
• goSAFE Transportation service
• Escort service - Foot patrols
• 24/7/365 Monitored CCTV coverage
• Network of Emergency “Blue Light” Telephones 
   

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