Event:

Security Bulletin February 27, 2020 - Attempted Robbery

Description:



On Wednesday, Feb. 26, at approximately 8:15 p.m., York Security Services were notified and responded immediately to a report of an attempted robbery that occurred at the Thompson Road parking lot near the Tait McKenzie Centre.



Reports indicate that three York University community members were confronted and told to exit their vehicle by two male suspects in possession of a weapon. The suspects left empty-handed in the direction of the Aviva Centre. There were no injuries reported. Toronto Police attended the scene and searched the area for the suspects. York Security is actively assisting Toronto Police in their investigation. York Security has increased security presence around campus.



Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto Police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), at www.222tips.com, Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.



We encourage anyone who needs support to utilize the wide range of services available at York University.



York Security Services operates 24/7 and responds to all community calls at 416-650-8000 or at 416-736-5333 for urgent matters.



The goSAFE service escorts York community members to and from any location on-campus on evenings and at night.



Emergency Blue Lights and Safety Phones are located throughout York's campuses, and provides a direct line to Campus Security Services.



The Why Work Alone program operated by Security Services, provides check-ins with community members who are working alone on campus on evenings, weekends or holidays.



The YorkU Safety App provides a direct link to Security Services and goSAFE. It also provides campus safety alerts and information on safety resources.



For faculty and staff in need of support, please call the Employee and Family Assistance Program toll-free 24 hours a day, seven days a week for immediate, confidential help at 1-800-268-5211; TTY Service is available at 1-800-363-6270.



The Student Counseling & Development office offers personal counseling services to all York students. They can be reached by calling 416-736-5297, or visit http://counselling.students.yorku.ca/ for more information.



Services are also available through the Office of Student Community Relations (OSCR), telephone 416-736-5231 or visit W128 Bennett Centre for Student Services.



For more information about these services and other services available at York go to the Community Safety website at http://yorku.ca/safety

