‘Security sweep’ underway at York University after anonymous threats

Toronto police are in the middle of conducting a “safety sweep” after York University received anonymous threats Monday.

Police said in a tweet that they do not believe the alleged incident poses an “imminent danger to safety”.

They said the action would take place “with great caution” and with the help of university security guards over the next few hours.

suspicious incident
York University
– Received anonymous threats but not believed to pose an immediate risk to safety
– Police are conducting security sweeps with York guards with due diligence over the next few hours
– Report anything suspicious to 416.808.3100 or CrimeStoppers. #GO2176490

— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) November 8, 2022

Anyone with information or wanting to report something suspicious should contact Toronto Police at 416-808-3100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.222tips.com. Please contact