A female York University student has reported a robbery attempt on Campus Walk at approximately 1pm on Monday July 30, 2012.
The student was walking near Bethune College and Calumet College when she was verbally accosted by a male who then grabbed her arm and attempted to steal her bag. The complainant resisted and the suspect fled on foot.
York Security is assisting Toronto Police Service (TPS) in the investigation of the robbery incident.
Toronto Police Service describes the suspect as follows:
- Male, black, in his 20s, approximately 6’2” in height, thin build, with very short black hair, wearing a white collared shirt, beige shorts and a silver bracelet.
Should you have any information about this 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.
York Community members are reminded to always exercise personal safety by:
- Being aware of your surroundings and the people around you
- Report any suspicious persons or behaviour to York Security Services
York University provides the following campus safety services:
- 24/7/365 campus security patrols
- goSAFE foot patrols
- Transportation – Campus Shuttle
- 24/7/365 Monitored CCTV coverage
- Network of Emergency “Blue Light” Telephones
Please refer to the York Security Website for more information or further updates: www.yorku.ca/security.
