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Oakville Bell Store Robbery

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking witnesses after employees were threatened and devices taken from the Bell store located in Oakville Place Mall.

On November 18, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m. three suspects entered the Bell Store located inside Oakville Place Mall. The suspects ripped a selection of cell phones and tablets from their display cases before fleeing the area. Employees were verbally threatened however no weapons were used or seen. No physical injuries were...

Taylor Swift Ticket Fraud

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a series of ticket frauds involving the Taylor Swift concert series currently taking place in Toronto.

On Thursday November 14, 2024, the HRPS began receiving a number of complaints involving undelivered tickets. To date, the HRPS has now received approximately 40 complaints of fraudulent or nonexistent tickets involving the same vendor. The estimated total value of these tickets is more than $70,000.

The HRPS Financial Crimes Unit is...

Daytime Shooting In Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a shooting incident that took place in Oakville on Saturday morning. 

On November 16th 2024 at approximately 10:28 a.m. an adult male was shot outside his Oakville residence.   A vehicle was seen approaching the man’s residence which is located in the area of Wavecrest Street and Creek Path Avenue in Oakville.   One assailant was seen exiting the vehicle and immediately confronted the victim.  During the ensuing interaction, the victim...

Project Medusa Nets Firearms and Drugs

Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has seized nine guns and laid nearly 100 charges after a lengthy investigation titled Project Medusa.

The multi-month firearms and drug investigation was executed by the HRPS Regional Drug and Organized Crime Unit. Medusa focused on the distribution of illicit drugs, primarily cocaine, in Halton region and the surrounding GTA. Throughout the course of the investigation, individuals suspected to be involved in illicit sales of drugs were identified and on...