Reported Armed Suspect
York Security Services (YSS) received a report from a community member indicating that he was approached by a suspect armed with a knife. This incident occurred on Wednesday 10 February 2016 at approximately 6:00pm on Pond Road and James Gillies Street on the Keele campus. The community member ran from the suspect. No demands were made, nothing was taken and no injuries reported. Enhanced patrols of the area have been initiated.
Suspect is described as: Male, 5’9″ -5’10” tall, approximately 20 years of age, wearing a orange fluorescent jacket with a fur hood covering his face.
Toronto Police Service (TPS) were notified and are investigating.
Should you have any information about this or any incident you are asked to contact Toronto Police Service directly at 416.808.2222 or York Security 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.
