TORONTO − A laptop owned by a York student was stolen at approximately 2:40pm on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, while the student was studying on the second floor of Scott Library.

The student reported chasing the suspect out of the library and through Central Square, and said  the suspect indicated he had a knife, although no knife was produced.

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

Toronto Police Service describes the suspect as follows:

Male, Black, 6’ tall, slim build, approximately 22 years old, wearing a black hoodie and a dark jacket with green stripe across the back.

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 foot patrols
• Transportation – Campus Shuttle
• 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.