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- UPDATE: CSA 26-003: via UTAlert - Arson
Broadcast Time: 10:30 AM Date: April 01, 2026 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Person of Interest Wanted in Arson Investigation, Area of Chestnut Residence UPDATE: INDIVIDUAL ARRESTED University of Toronto Resources Community Safety Office The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and explore a variety of other support resources that may be appropriate in the community and on-campus. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca TravelSafer This is a 24/7 service available to the U of T community and is available to and from all U of T buildings or abutting TTC stations. This service can be arranged by calling 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by using the U of T Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App
- CSA 26-003: via UTAlert - Arson
Broadcast Time: 6:10 PM Date: March 31, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Witnesses are needed to identify a person of interest in an arson incident outside the Chestnut Residence just after midnight on March 31. If you observe this person, do not approach and contact Campus Safety immediately: 416-978-2222 The person is suspected to have attended other buildings on the St. George campus. The matter has been reported to Toronto Police and is currently under investigation. University of Toronto Resources 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 Community Safety Office The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and explore a variety of other support resources that may be appropriate in the community and on-campus. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca TravelSafer This is a 24/7 service available to the U of T community and is available to and from all U of T buildings or abutting TTC stations. This service can be arranged by calling 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by using the U of T Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App UTAlerts https://www.utoronto.ca/alerts
- CSA 26-002: via UTAlert - Voyeurism
Broadcast Time: 5:30 PM Date: March 26, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Assistance is needed in identifying a person of interest in an incident of voyeurism that took place on the evening of March 24 in the Wallberg Building on the St. George campus. The matter has been reported to Toronto Police and is currently under investigation. University of Toronto Resources 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 Community Safety Office The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and explore a variety of other support resources that may be appropriate in the community and on-campus. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca TravelSafer This is a 24/7 service available to the U of T community and is available to and from all U of T buildings or abutting TTC stations. This service can be arranged by calling 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by using the U of T Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App UTAlerts https://www.utoronto.ca/alerts
- UPDATE 2: CSA 26-001: Toronto Police News Release: Man Arrested
Broadcast Time: 4:00 PM Date: February 07, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Man Wanted in Arson Investigation, Bloor Street West and Avenue Road area UPDATE: MAN ARRESTED University of Toronto Resources Community Safety Office The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and explore a variety of other support resources that may be appropriate in the community and on-campus. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca TravelSafer This is a 24/7 service available to the U of T community and is available to and from all U of T buildings or abutting TTC stations. This service can be arranged by calling 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by using the U of T Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App
- UPDATE: CSA 26-001: Toronto Police News Release
Broadcast Time: 7:15 PM Date: January 15, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Man Wanted in Arson Investigation, Bloor Street West and Avenue Road area, Images Released University of Toronto Resources Community Safety Office The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and explore a variety of other support resources that may be appropriate in the community and on-campus. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca TravelSafer This is a 24/7 service available to the U of T community and is available to and from all U of T buildings or abutting TTC stations. This service can be arranged by calling 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by using the U of T Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App
- CSA 26-001: via UTAlert - Small Fires on Campus
Broadcast Time: 2:20 PM Date: January 15, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Multiple Small Fires On St. George Campus DESCRIPTION An individual accessed multiple buildings on the St. George campus over the past 24 hours, lit small paper fires and left. The fires were quickly extinguished with no injuries and only minor property damage. Toronto police and Campus Safety are investigating these incidents, some of which were at Victoria and St. Michael's colleges. Campus Safety has increased patrols. LOCATION University of Toronto St. George campus ( MAP ) ACTIONS TO TAKE Do not allow anyone to enter behind you through doors with controlled access, even if they appear familiar or claim to have forgotten their credentials. Everyone must use their own credentials to enter secured areas. If someone asks you to hold the door, politely direct them to the proper entry procedures. If you discover a fire of any size, activate the nearest fire alarm, leave the area and call 911. If you are able, use the nearest fire extinguisher. Report any suspicious activity to Campus Safety at 416-978-2222 without delay. If you see something unusual or out of place, speak up and report it to Campus Safety: Your vigilance could prevent further incidents. Keep all doors to stairwells, offices and other restricted areas closed and locked when not in use. Remain aware of your surroundings. Know the location of fire extinguishers, fire-alarm pull stations and emergency exits. Always treat every fire alarm seriously and follow the building evacuation procedures. We will provide updates as the situation develops. Your co-operation and awareness are essential to keeping everyone safe. University of Toronto Resources Community Safety Office The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and explore a variety of other support resources that may be appropriate in the community and on-campus. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca TravelSafer This is a 24/7 service available to the U of T community and is available to and from all U of T buildings or abutting TTC stations. This service can be arranged by calling 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by using the U of T Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App
- CSA 25-002: TPS News Release
Broadcast Time: 17:15 Date: September 24, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Public Advisory: University of Toronto Students Targeted in Phishing Scam The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of a phishing scam targeting University of Toronto students. It is reported that: students at the University of Toronto have received fraudulent emails appearing to be from the University of Toronto the email stressed that outstanding tuition fees needed to be paid immediately or else they would lose access to academic services recipients are provided with an email address and instructed to send a bank e-transfer The Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit is advising the public to be aware of the following red flags that can indicate fraud: emails that appear to come from university staff but request payment to personal or non-university email accounts pressure to send large sums of money quickly, with threats of losing admission or housing requests for payment by Interac e-Transfer follow-up emails demanding additional payments once the first transfer is made To avoid being a victim of fraud, remember that: universities will never request tuition payments via personal email accounts or third-party services such as Outlook, Gmail, or Hotmail always verify payment requests directly with your school’s financial services office using official contact information from the university’s website if you receive a suspicious email, do not click links, download attachments, or send money report suspicious emails to your university’s I.T. and/or security department if you have already sent money, contact your bank immediately and report the incident to police The Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit encourages students to remain vigilant, especially at the start of each academic term when fraudsters often target those making tuition and housing payments. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2222, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com . By Constable Laura Brabant for Detective David Coffey University of Toronto Resources Community Safety Office The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and explore a variety of other support resources that may be appropriate in the community and on-campus. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca TravelSafer This is a 24/7 service available to the U of T community and is available to and from all U of T buildings or abutting TTC stations. This service can be arranged by calling 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by using the U of T Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App
- UPDATE: CSA 25-001: TPS News Release - MAN ARRESTED
Broadcast Time: 17:15 Date: March 21, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Homicide Investigation, Queen's Park Crescent and College Street area, Victim: Mario Ferreira, 60 UPDATE: Man Arrested Unit: Homicide and Missing Persons Unit Case #: 2025-584004 Published: Friday, March 21, 2025, 4:56 PM The Toronto Police Service is updating the public on a Homicide investigation. On Thursday, March 20, 2025, at approximately 8:21 a.m., emergency services responded to a call in the Queen's Park Crescent and College Street area. It is reported that: the victim was located laying on the ground with visible injuries officers began lifesaving measures the victim was pronounced deceased on scene The victim has been identified as Mario Ferreira, 60, of Toronto. See previous news release . Watch the media conference . On Friday, March 21, 2025, Adimabua Chukwuka, 31, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with: First Degree Murder He is scheduled to appear at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. in room 105. Toronto Police would like to thank the public for their assistance with this investigation. This is Toronto's 5th Homicide of 2025. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com . By Constable Sinderela Chung for Detective Sergeant Trevor Grieve University of Toronto Resources Community Safety Office The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and explore a variety of other support resources that may be appropriate in the community and on-campus. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca TravelSafer This is a 24/7 service available to the U of T community and is available to and from all U of T buildings or abutting TTC stations. This service can be arranged by calling 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by using the U of T Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App
- CSA 25-001: TPS News Release - Homicide Investigation
Broadcast Time: 13:45 Date: March 21, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Homicide Investigation, Queen's Park Crescent and College Street area, Victim: Mario Ferreira, 60 Unit: Homicide and Missing Persons Unit Case #: 2025-584004 Published: Friday, March 21, 2025, 1:05 PM The Toronto Police Service is updating the public on a Homicide investigation. On Thursday, March 20, 2025, at approximately 8:21 a.m., emergency services responded to a call in the Queen's Park Crescent and College Street area. It is reported that: the victim was located laying on the ground with visible injuries officers began lifesaving measures the victim was pronounced deceased on scene The victim has been identified as Mario Ferreira, 60, of Toronto. Officers immediately commenced an investigation and obtained video footage of the area. It was discovered that: the victim was laying on a bench in the area of 6 Queen's Park Crescent the suspect approached the victim with an object and assaulted him, the assault is believed to be unprovoked the suspect then fled the area on foot The suspect is described as male, medium to large build, approximately 200 lbs., with a black beard and black hair in short dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing a beige camouflage short sleeve shirt, black pants, black shoes, and a black and blue backpack. The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. If you see the suspect, do not approach him, please call 911 immediately. Images of the suspect have been released. This is Toronto's 5th Homicide of 2025. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com . By Constable Sinderela Chung for Detective Sergeant Trevor Grieve University of Toronto Resources Community Safety Office The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and explore a variety of other support resources that may be appropriate in the community and on-campus. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca TravelSafer This is a 24/7 service available to the U of T community and is available to and from all U of T buildings or abutting TTC stations. This service can be arranged by calling 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by using the U of T Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App
- CSA 24-002: Employment scams on the rise
Broadcast Time: 16:15 Date: October 24, 2024 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) We want to bring to your attention that fraud, particularly employment scams, is on the rise within our community and beyond. Several incidents have been reported to both Campus Safety and the Toronto Police Service. We urge you to review the resources linked below to better understand financial crimes and learn how to protect yourself from falling victim to these scams. Download the U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App



