Security announcement
Late yesterday afternoon, º£½ÇÉçÇø Security Services and Montreal
police were called to the basement of Burnside Hall to investigate
reports of a robbery in progress by two masked individuals. As a
precautionary measure, Security evacuated the building. The
individuals fled the scene with some property, including personal
laptop computers. An investigation is underway by Montreal police
in cooperation with º£½ÇÉçÇø Security Services.
Yesterday, when security personnel asked people to evacuate the
building, some people were hesitant to do so. For your own personal
safety, it is extremely important to co-operate with emergency and
security personnel in these situations and follow their
instructions.
Our custom is to bring to the attention of the community any
serious security incidents. We ask that you remain aware of your
surroundings, and do not leave any property unattended. Please
relinquish items if confronted and always make safety your
priority.
Any member of the º£½ÇÉçÇø community who sees any suspicious activity
or a crime in progress is asked to report it to º£½ÇÉçÇø Security at
514-398-3000 (downtown campus) or 514-398-7777 (Macdonald campus).
In an emergency, people should first call 911, and then report to
º£½ÇÉçÇø Security Services.
People who own laptops are invited to register with º£½ÇÉçÇø Security
Services’ STOP
program. For tips on personal safety, please visit the Security
website.Ìý