York Security Services (YSS) are aiding Toronto Police Services (TPS) in their investigation of three separate, but apparently related incidents that occurred between 7:15 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, 18 October 2014.
In the first incident, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a student reported being approached by two male suspects south of the Petrie Science and Engineering Building, who threatened him. No property was taken and no injuries were reported.
In the second incident, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a student reported being approached by two male suspects on the west side of the Steacie Science and Engineering Library and was asked what time it was. The student reported that five male suspects then approached him from behind. At this point two hand guns were produced. No apparent demands were made, no property was taken, and no injuries were reported.
In the third incident, at approximately 7:38 p.m., a student reported that 5 or 6 male suspects approached him in the area of the stairs of the Chemistry Building, with one suspect producing a hand gun. The victim’s cellphone was demanded and the suspects searched his pockets, taking his cell phone. No injuries were reported.
The suspects were all reported as male between the ages of 14 and 24. No further details were available.
Should you have any information about any 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. Please refer to the York Security Website for more information or further updates:
http://security.info.yorku.ca/
For safety related information, go to yorku.ca/safety.
