Theft Prevention and Personal Safety Tips for Vehicles and Bicycles  

With property theft as a persistent issue in downtown Toronto, we felt it important to remind residents of some suggestions to ensure the continued safety of their belongings: 

Vehicles 

• Completely close and lock doors and windows. 
• Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running, even for a few seconds. Turn off the ignition and take the keys with you. 
• Never leave personal identification or valuables in your vehicle. 
• Remove technologic and other removable accessories from view when not in your vehicle. 

Bicycles  

• Always lock your bike with two quality locks; use a U-lock and a cable lock. 
• Using the U-lock, lock the frame of your bike to the bicycle rack and with a long cable lock “intertwine” the cable lock to the bike frame, wheels and bike rack. 
• Remove all quick release items (e.g., wheels, seat) and bring them with you. 
• Register your bike with Toronto Police. 

For additional information and suggestions, visit the City of Toronto and Toronto Police websites. We also have advice and safety tips listed on our website here. 

Please report missing or stolen items to Campus Safety and/or Toronto Police’s non-emergency line.  

Campus Safety Communications Centre (24/7) 

• Non-urgent: 416-978-2323 
• Campus Urgent: 416-978-2222 or 911 

Toronto Police (24/7) 

• Non-emergency: 416-808-2222 
• Emergency: 911 

30 & 35 Charles Street Security (24/7) 

• 416-729-1592 

Please note, if security identifies property damage / theft, they will report the issue to Campus Safety for follow-up. For privacy reasons, security does not have access to individual tenants’ information and will not inform them directly.   

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