Security Bulletin – 5 December 2015
Reported Armed Robbery – Near 340 Assiniboine Road
York Security Services (YSS) is assisting the Toronto Police Service (TPS) in their investigation of a reported armed robbery which occurred near 340 Assiniboine Road at approximately 6:10 p.m. on Friday, 4 December 2015. A community member was approached by 3 suspects and a handgun was produced. A demand for personal property was made and a piece of personal electronic equipment was turned over. The suspects then fled in a westbound direction. No injuries were sustained. Toronto Police were contacted and are investigating. Enhanced high visibility patrols for the area have been initiated.
Suspects are described as:
#1 Male, 5’9″ in his 20’s, medium build, glasses, square jaw, wearing a black jacket with a grey hoodie underneath.
#2 Male, 6’3″, thin build, dark jacket, baggy pants.
#3 Male, 5’6″ thin build, dark clothes
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 at416-736-5333. Please refer to the York Security Website for more information or further updates: http://security.info.yorku.ca/
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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.
