Security Bulletin-5 July 2015

Reported Indecent Act – Centre for Fine Arts

On Saturday, 4 July 2015, at approximately 1:50p.m., a community member reported to York Security Services (YSS) seeing a male suspect engaged in an indecent act at the top of the stairs of the west entrance to the Centre of Fine Arts building.  YSS and Toronto Police Service (TPS) were dispatched to the location and attempted to locate the suspect with negative results.

 

CCTV may have captured an image of a possible suspect in the area.  York Security is working with TPS in attempting to identify the suspect. Enhanced patrols have been instituted in the area.

The suspect is described as white male with a tanned complexion, medium build, 30-40 years of age, short dark hair, possibly clean shaven or short stubble on his face, wearing a light blue collared shirt, light blue blue jeans,

 

Should you have any information about this or 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, please see:  http://safety.yorku.ca/

 

Security Bulletin Protocol Overview

Security Bulletins are issued with regard to incidents that occur on York University property when:

  • a serious incident has occurred and there is a risk of recurrence; and/or
  • there is a pattern of recurring, but less serious incidents (such as thefts or robberies); and/or
  • a Security or Police investigation will be assisted by bringing forward witnesses and information.

When an incident represents an immediate threat to the physical safety of persons at the University, there would be an immediate communication to all or to the effected parts of the University following the protocols outlined in York’s Emergency Plan and related procedures, employing the push notification on the Mobile Safety App, the LCD screens, and the emergency PA system.