TORONTO − A York student was robbed of his glasses and money at 12:30 pm Tuesday March 22, 2011 in a classroom in South Ross 4th floor.

The robbery was reported late Tuesday evening.  York Security is assisting Toronto Police Service (TPS) in the investigation of the incident.

The suspect is described as follows:

Male, Black, 6’1” tall, under 200 lbs, light brown Afro style hair, scruffy facial hair, a tattoo on the right side of his neck, and a tattoo in blue ink on both hands.

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.