Two robberies on the Keele campus were reported to York Security this week.
A York student was robbed of her Blackberry Bold smartphone at 8:30pm on Monday, March 21, near the fountain in the Harry W. Arthurs Common at York’s Keele campus. The robbery was reported late Tuesday.
The suspect is described as:
- Male, black, 6 feet tall, slim build, approximately 20-30 years old, wearing a black hoodie and a dark hat.
In the second incident, which took place on Tuesday, March 22, a student was robbed of his glasses and money at 12:30pm in a classroom on the fourth floor of the south wing of the Ross Building.
The suspect in this incident is described as:
- Male, black, 6-foot, 1-inch tall, under 200 pounds, light brown Afro style hair, scruffy facial hair, a tattoo on the right side of his neck and a tattoo in blue ink on both hands.
York Security is assisting the Toronto Police Service in the investigation of both incidents.
Should you have any information about either of these incidents you are asked to contact the 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 their surroundings and the people around them;
- Reporting any suspicious persons or behaviour to York Security Services.
Refer to the York Security website for more information or further updates.