Toronto police are investigating an incident which occurred on Friday, Jan. 23, at approximately 4:30am at Founders Road and Steeles Avenue West.
It was reported to police that a 21-year-old male was jogging through a parking lot when a man approached him and began to stab him. The victim was able to fight off the suspect, who fled in a northwest direction towards Steeles Avenue West. The victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Police describe the suspect as follows:
White, 5 feet 7 inches, with a thin build, brown beard and moustache, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt.
Should you have any information with respect to this incident you are asked to contact the Toronto Police Service directly at 416-808-3100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.
In the meantime, York community members are reminded to exercise personal safety by:
- being aware of your surroundings and the people around you;
- reporting any suspicious persons or behavior to York University Security Services;
- limiting access to buildings to authorized personnel only.
York Security Services responds to all community calls for service and can be contacted directly at 416-736-5333 or ext. 33333.