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Robbery
September 11, 2024
Location of incidentNelson Mandela Walk and Gerrard Street East
Date and time of incidentMonday, September 09, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Date and time reportedMonday, September 09, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Incident details
TMU Security witnessed three individuals pushing a member of the public and attempting to take their belongings. Security intervened, and the individuals were barred from campus and left. No visible injuries were reported. The member of the public declined assistance from Toronto Police Service.
Description information
The first individual was described as male, with a dark complexion, approximately 20 to 35 years old and approximately 173 cm (5’8”). They had short black hair. They were wearing a black cardigan and black sweatpants.
The second individual was described as male, with a dark complexion, approximately 20 to 25 years old and approximately 188 cm (6’2”). They were wearing black headgear, white cardigan and black sweatpants.
The third individual was described as male, with a dark complexion, approximately 20 to 25 years old and approximately 173 cm (5’8”). They were wearing black headgear, brown jacket and black jeans.
Definition of Robbery
A robbery is when someone steals (or attempts to steal), and uses violence or threats of violence to another person to obtain their personal property.
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