TORONTO − Following an investigation into a robbery on Friday night, Toronto Police Service and York Security Services are now investigating reports of two more robberies on campus the same night. The Toronto Police Service description of the two suspects is similar in all three cases. In each case, one of the suspects either indicated he had or displayed what victims described as a handgun.
Shortly after 6pm on Fri. Feb. 11, a male student was approached at the southeast corner of the Scott Library lot by two men. One of the suspects attempted to rob him of his cell phone and one of the suspects displayed what the victim described as a handgun, under his shirt. The student fled and was followed by the suspects, who then left, running north.
In the second incident, a male student walking north on the east side of Ottawa Road in front of Founders Residence at 6:20pm on Fri. Feb. 11, was confronted by two males. One suspect showed him what the victim described as a handgun stuck in the front of his pants. The student was robbed of $145 in cash.
The two incidents were followed by a robbery at 7:15pm Friday on the walkway on the south side of Vanier Residence.
York Security is assisting Toronto Police Service (TPS) in the investigation of the incidents.
Suspect descriptions in all three events are similar. Toronto Police Service describes the suspects as follows:
Suspect #1 − Male black, 16-20 yrs. old, 5’ 9", 150 lbs., medium build, wearing a dark jacket "Falcons" written on the back, brown or red hooded sweater, dark jeans, white runners. Handgun tucked into the front waistband of pants.
Suspect #2 − Male black, 16-20 yrs. old, 6’ 1", 165 lbs., thin build, wearing a black jacket and a black hooded sweater.
Both males had their faces partially covered with either a bandana or a scarf.
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.
