TORONTO − A York University student was assaulted off campus at 3:45 pm on Friday, April 29, 2011, during an attempted robbery.

The assault occurred at Sentinel and Murray Ross south of the York University campus.

While walking southbound on Sentinel Road, the student was approached by four suspects demanding his money. The suspects grabbed the student in an attempt to take his money. The student pushed back and defended himself from several hits to the face. Nothing was taken.

The victim only sustained minor injuries and declined medical treatment.

Toronto Police Services is investigating with the assistance of York Security Services.

A description of one of the suspects is as follows:

Male, 5 9", Latino, thin build.

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.