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Auto Theft Trend Identified in Halton
Posted on Monday, October 23, 2023 11:25 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has identified an auto theft trend taking place in the region of Halton elsewhere throughout the GTA and is issuing a warning and updated theft prevention tips for residents.
The HRPS has seen a spike in thefts where thieves break into a home and target keys of high-end automobiles parked in the driveway. Most often, thieves are looking for unlocked doors; however, in some cases, suspects have broken windows or forced doors open to gain entry and grab...
Home Renovation Fraud Warning October 17, 2023
Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 11:04 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is issuing a warning to residents about a home repair fraud operating in the region.
The fraud involves contractors travelling door-to-door selling services that are unsolicited by a consumer. These services include but are not limited to chimney repair, general masonry work, step and driveway repairs and general debris cleaning or roof repairs and waterproofing.
The suspect may provide a quote with prices lower than market value and once a deal is...
Attempted Robbery at Oakville Pharmacy
Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2023 02:17 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating the attempted robbery of a pharmacy in Oakville.
On October 2, 2023, at approximately 8:20 pm two male suspects armed with a knife and a hammer entered a Shoppers Drug Mart location on Cornwall Road in Oakville. The suspects then proceeded to the rear of the pharmacy and demanded staff open the safe where narcotics are stored.
Staff informed the suspects that the locked safe was on a time-delay which would prevent it from being opened....
Stunt Driving Incident on the QEW Leads to Charges
Posted on Monday, October 02, 2023 01:20 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid charges against three drivers after a stunt driving incident on the Queen Elizabeth Way in Oakville.
On Thursday September 21, 2023, at approximately 11 pm a group of motorcycles and cars slowed and eventually stopped traffic on the westbound QEW near Ford Drive. The vehicles then performed stunt driving manoeuvres by travelling at high speeds and weaving through traffic and onto the shoulder of the road. The group then exited the QEW in...
Regional Auto Theft Task Force Recovers Multiple Stolen Vehicles
Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 12:19 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Regional Auto Theft Task Force has recovered multiple stolen vehicles and disrupted an organized auto theft network operating in the GTA.
On September 8, 2023, HRPS officers executed a search warrant at a shipping business located in Orangeville. Five stolen vehicles were recovered at this location and recovered by police (see photos attached to this media release).
Police also recovered two stolen vehicles in Newmarket related to this investigation. At...