SECURITY BULLETIN: Robbery

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TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2012 – York Security Service and Toronto Police Service (TPS) are requesting assistance from the York community with the investigation of a robbery.

On Jan. 18 at 5:45 pm York Security Service responded to a report of a cell phone robbery of a male member of the York community on the 2nd Floor of the Ross Building Podium – Southeast side.

Two suspects were described.  The suspects left the scene in a westbound direction. No injuries were reported.

The suspects are described as follows:

Suspect 1:  Male, Black. Approximately 20 years old, 6’ 2" tall, thin built, 150/160 pounds, skinny long face, short black curly puffy hair, wearing a dark grey wool jacket and dark pants. No distinct accent, spoke English well.

Suspect 2:   Male, Black. Approximately 20 years old, 6’ tall, skinny, 140/150 pounds, short hair, wearing a dark hoodie and baggy pants.   

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.