Description:
Please be advised that on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, York Security Services received a report of a robbery that occurred at approximately 11 p.m. near Library Lane east of Bergeron. It is reported that two suspects approached two community members and made a demand for valuables. A firearm was seen. No injuries were reported. York Security Services contacted Toronto Police Service who are investigating. York Security Services is on alert, and has taken immediate steps to enhance south end patrols, including dedicated additional evening security staff and security visibility. Security is also maintaining CCTV surveillance of the campus and assisting Toronto Police with the investigation.
Suspects are described as:
1. Male, early 20s, thin build, 6' tall, wearing a blue track suit with white shirt underneath, black baseball cap, black face mask
2. Male, early 20s, thin build, 5'8" to 5' 11" tall, short dark hair, wearing black pants, black hooded jacket with yellow markings on the front.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com or the Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
We also encourage anyone who needs support to access the wide range of services available at York University, including:
- The Student Counseling & Development office offers personal counseling services to all York students. They can be reached by calling 416-736-5297 or visit http://counselling.students.yorku.ca/ for more information.
- For faculty and staff in need of support, please call the Employee and Family Assistance Program toll-free 24 hours a day, seven days a week for immediate, confidential help at 1-800-268-5211; TTY Service is available at 1-800-363-6270.
- York Security Services operates 24/7 and responds to all community calls at 416-650-8000 or at 416-736-5333 for urgent matters.
- Emergency Blue Lights and Safety Phones are located throughout York's campuses, and provide a direct line to Security Services.
- The Why Work Alone program operated by Security Services provides check-ins with community members who are working alone on campus in evenings, weekends, or holidays.
- Escort services for York community members can be provided by calling York Security Services at the non-emergency number 416-650-8000.
- The YorkU Safety App provides a direct link to Security Services. It also provides campus safety alerts and information on safety resources
For more information about these services and other services available at York, go to the Community Safety website at http://yorku.ca/safety