Media Releases

Our Media Relations Officers are the official spokespersons for the Halton Regional Police Service and act as the primary liaisons between the police service and the media.

Communications for emergency and major incidents

Whenever feasible, the Halton Regional Police Service will provide information to the public on emergencies and major incidents. Such information is released through direct notification to media agencies and postings to our website and Twitter account. If necessary, the information will include alert or warning messages and instructions.

The immediate release of information will be dependent on public, victim and officer safety concerns as well as investigative integrity.

Are you a member of a media outlet and have an inquiry?

For media inquiries, please call 905-825-4899 or email CorpComm@haltonpolice.ca.

Hours of availability are Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm.

For after hours requests, please contact the on-duty Staff Sergeant for each district.

Oakville: 905-825-4777 ext. 2210

Burlington: 905-825-4777 ext. 2310

Milton and Halton Hills: 905-825-4777 ext. 2410

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Pickpocket Thefts at Toronto Premium Outlets

Posted on Friday, January 31, 2025 02:26 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is conducting an ongoing investigation into multiple incidents of pickpocket thefts that have occurred at the Toronto Premium Outlets in Halton Hills.

Since mid-November 2024 HRPS has received 104 incidents of cell phones being reported lost or stolen by patrons while shopping within Toronto Premium Outlets. Investigators are sharing security video of a reported theft in an effort to alert shoppers and increase public awareness by providing a visual...

Two Arrested and Charged in Lengthy Human Trafficking Investigation

Posted on Thursday, January 30, 2025 01:56 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made two arrests and laid multiple charges as a result of a lengthy Human Trafficking investigation.

In February of 2023 the Halton Regional Police Service began an investigation into a report of an underaged female (17 years old) that was allegedly being sexually trafficked by a male suspect within the Burlington and Greater Toronto Area. Members of the HRPS Human Trafficking Unit took carriage of the investigation, during which three additional...

Robbery at Burlington Centre Mall Jewelry Store

Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 12:47 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a robbery at a jewelry store located in the Burlington Centre Mall.

On January 27, 2025, at approximately 6:00 pm three male suspects entered Arain Jewelry just as an employee was closing the store for the evening. One of the suspects pushed the employee to the back of the store and the suspects began to smash glass displays with a hammer and steal the jewelry inside.

The suspects were in the store for a brief period before fleeing the...

Suspect Facing Multiple Charges after Arrest in Human Trafficking Investigation

Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 11:18 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested and charged a suspect in relation to a sex trafficking investigation.

In early January of 2025 the Halton Regional Police Service began an investigation into a report of an adult female who was allegedly being trafficked by the suspect within the Burlington and Greater Toronto Area. Members of the HRPS Human Trafficking Unit took carriage of the investigation and determined that over the course of approximately 10 months the suspect...

Halton’s Most Wanted Program

Posted on Monday, January 20, 2025 10:17 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has launched a new Halton’s Most Wanted program to help locate and arrest our region’s most dangerous offenders.

By splashing the names, faces and cases of the people responsible for committing some of the worst offences in our area, we will expand our public reach, generate investigate leads, and seek to obtain justice for victims and our community.

We have launched this program with two individuals (see details below), and will continue to feature...