Community Alert: Assault Alert
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO ALERTS
Title: Assault Alert
Source: University of Toronto
DESCRIPTION
The University of Toronto Mississauga Campus Safety team would like to make the U of T community aware of a recent safety concern. This alert is being shared with our full community because many in our community travel from St. George or Scarborough to Mississauga campus for classes, labs, or other purposes. We encourage all members of our community to exercise vigilance and to report any behaviour of concern to Campus Safety (416-978-2222).
- On August 4, at approximately 2:30 p.m., an unknown male physically overtook and assaulted a female on the second floor of the Communication, Culture, and Technology (CCT) building on UTM Campus and fled the area.
- The suspect is described as 19-23 years old, 6' with a slim build, short black hair with a tanned complexion.
- He was wearing black rimmed glasses, a blue polo shirt, and carrying a black knapsack.
LOCATION
University of Toronto (MAP)
ACTIONS TO TAKE
- UTM Campus Safety are actively investigating this incident with Peel Regional Police.
- Campus Safety will pay special attention to and conduct proactive patrols of the CCT building and adjacent areas.
- If you have any information relating to this incident, please contact UTM Campus Safety at 416-978-2222.
Your safety is important to us. If you need to report an incident or if you are in a situation where you feel unsafe, please contact UTM Campus Safety at 416-978-2222 or 9-1-1 immediately. Students, staff, faculty, and librarians are also reminded of the various safety and support programs offered on campus, including:
Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre
If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence or sexual harassment, the University's Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre can help you understand, access, and navigate supports such as counselling, medical services, academic or workplace accommodations, financial aid, and legal aid. This includes helping you understand your reporting options.
Hours: Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Telephone: 416-978-2266
Email: svpscentre@utoronto.ca
A service that offers short-term support and assistance to students, staff, and faculty members of the University of Toronto community who have experienced personal safety concerns including: stalking and harassment, bullying, domestic and family violence, workplace conflict, and volatile behaviour.
Hours: Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Telephone: 416-978-1485
Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca
U of T Campus Safety App and Services
- Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight: These features are available through the U of T Campus Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help in the event of an emergency.
- Walk Safe and Work Alone Programs: UTM Campus Safety offers Walk Safe and Work Alone programs to members of the community to create a safer environment for UTM. You can access more information on The Walk Safe and Work Alone services by selecting this link.
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