A female York student was sexually assaulted yesterday afternoon near the GO Bus stop at Accolade East, according to a York Security Services bulletin.
The attack occurred on December 5 when a man approached a female student from behind and touched her inappropriately, the bulletin says.
Det.-Sgt. Al Coulter of 31 Division says this incident was reported to the university, but not to Toronto police. The victim’s name and age are still unknown to police as well as a clear description of the suspect.
Coulter became aware of the sexual assault when he asked York security for information to help solve other York University sexual assault investigations.
“It’s a very private matter and if she doesn’t want to come forward that’s her prerogative,” says Coulter. Respecting the victim’s wishes, Toronto police will not be making this case public.
Within the same security bulletin, the university warned students of an increased number of robberies reported in the Village and the broader community.
Toronto police are finalizing the details of these robberies and will publish a press release to the public soon, says Coulter. He could not confirm the exact number of robberies reported in the Village and surrounding area.
A number of robberies occurred near Finch Avenue and Sentinel Road, Coulter says.
“We’re trying to let the student population know that we’re doing everything we can.”
By Melissa Sundardas, News Editor
