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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Broadcast Time: 16:20 Date: MARCH 27, 2024 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Toronto police have arrested and charged a non-community member in relation to the Feb. 7 voyeurism incident in a publicly accessible washroom at New College. This is in addition to other arrests made on March 16 (for an incident involving a shower stall in residence, which requires a key to access), and Jan. 4 (involving a publicly accessible washroom). This update is being shared with our full community as many of you travel from Mississauga or Scarborough to St. George 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). The police investigation is ongoing. Students, staff, faculty and librarians are also reminded of the various safety and support programs offered on campus, including: Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence or sexual harassment, the University’s Sexual Violence Prevention and 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 9AM to 5PM 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

Broadcast Time: 3:25pm Date: JANUARY 4, 2024 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Toronto Police have released the following News Release update pertaining to this investigation. Man Arrested in Voyeurism Investigation, Spadina Avenue and Willcocks Street area Supports Available on Campus: Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence or sexual harassment, the University’s Sexual Violence Prevention and 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 9AM to 5PM 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

Broadcast Time: 16:40 Date: February 22, 2024 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) The University of Toronto Campus Safety is alerting our tri-campus community about repeated acts of voyeurism at New College on St. George campus, despite an arrest in early January. The incidents have occurred in publicly accessible washrooms, and a washroom in Wilson Hall residence (the residence is key-accessed). This alert is being shared with our full community due to the repeated, persistent nature of these incidents, and because many of you travel from Mississauga or Scarborough to St. George 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 Thursday, Feb. 15, an individual held an iPhone over an occupied shower stall in Wilson Residence (which requires a key to access). On Wednesday, Feb. 7, an individual held an iPhone over an occupied stall in a publicly accessible women’s washroom in New College – in this case, a person of interest was captured on CCTV. On Jan. 9, an individual held an iPhone over an occupied shower stall in Wilson Residence. The New College residence community was informed of each of these incidents, including the latest incident last week through direct email outreach, onsite signage, and via a Campus Safety Community Alert that was posted on washroom doors, distributed in person and slipped under bedroom doors. Multiple measures have been taken to increase security and deter the individual(s) responsible for these acts of voyeurism. These acts of sexual violence are under joint investigation by Campus Safety and Toronto Police Service. If anyone has information pertaining to any of these cases, please contact Campus Safety at (416) 978-2323. To report behaviour of concern, please contact Campus Safety as soon as possible at 416-978-2222. 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 Community Safety Office 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 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 Campus Safety App to arrange an escort. 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, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. Update your info in U of T’s new alert system The University of Toronto recently upgraded UTAlert, a rapid notification system that is used to spread important campus information such as snow closures, building evacuations and safety messages. As part of the upgrade, all community members (even those who have previously provided their information) are asked to visit the UTAlert webpage and enter their cellphone numbers. This will allow you to receive critical updates by text. You can also download UTAlert’s Alertable app and receive additional safety tools and push notifications.