TORONTO − Two female members of the York community were robbed of their cell phones at approximately 1:45pm on Sunday, July 10, 2011, while sitting at different tables on the first floor of the Student Centre.

In the first robbery, the phone was snatched from the owner’s hand as she used it. The suspects then ran over to a woman a few tables away and took her cell phone, which was lying on the table. No injuries were reported or weapons used. Suspects were seen leaving on bicycles.

York Security is investigating the incidents.

The suspects are described as follows:

Suspect 1 – Male, black with light skin, 16 years, slim build, wearing white oversized t-shirt and jeans, with a baseball hat.

Suspect 2 – Male, black, 16 years, slim build, wearing a dark oversized t-shirt and jeans, with baseball hat.

Should you have any information about these incidents you are asked to contact York Security 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:

Ø       24/7/365 campus security patrols

Ø       goSAFE foot patrols

Ø       Transportation – Campus Shuttle

Ø       24/7/365 Monitored CCTV coverage

Ø       Network of Emergency “Blue Light” Telephones

 

Please refer to the York Security Website for more information or further updates:  www.yorku.ca/security .