A search is underway in the York community for five suspects in an armed robbery near Assiniboine Road on Monday night.
York Security Services is assisting the Toronto Police Service with their investigation of the robbery. The incident occurred at approximately 11:50 p.m. on Monday.
“A non-community member was talking on his cell phone while parked in his car on the north side of Assiniboine Road,” reads the security bulletin.
The victim was approached by five males, one of whom is reported to have been armed with a handgun.
The assailants demanded the victim’s cell phone be turned over. Once the cell phone had been turned over, the suspects fled.
No injuries were reported.
Moreover, an additional community member who witnessed the robbery chased the assailants and recovered the stolen cellphone from the suspects near Schulich.
Security is enhancing patrols in the south precincts of campus.
Descriptions of the suspects have been released. All suspects are male. The first suspect is described as six feet tall, skinny, wearing a silver hoodie and black pants.
The second suspect is described as 18 to 19 years old, having black hair, wearing a red hoodie. The third suspect is described as male, 5’6 to 5’7 feet tall, and approximately 19 to 20 years old.
Toronto Police Services is asking for tips at 416-808-2222.
Ryan Moore, News Editor
Featured image courtesy of Michael Zusev, Photo Editor
