SECURITY ALERT: Robbery being investigated

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York Security Services is continuing to provide assistance to the Toronto Police Service (TPS) in their investigation of a robbery incident earlier this morning (Oct.8) around 1:30am that was reported to have occurred on Vanier Lane just north of York Lanes, near the parking structure.

The victim reported to security that two black males, slim build and approximately 5’10”, had approached him, asaulted him and robbed him of his wallet. One suspect was wearing a red hoodie and the other was wearing a black and grey hoodie. The suspects were last seen fleeing south toward the Common Road. The victim did not sustain any injuries.

If you have any information that would be relevant to this incident, please contact York Security Services at 416-736-5333, or Toronto Police Service, Div. 31 at 416-808-3100.

York Community members are reminded to always exercise personal safety by:

  • Being aware of your surroundings and the people around you
  • Reporting 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.