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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Bank Investigator Scam, Tips on How to Protect Yourself from Fraud

Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2024 02:34 PM

Over the past few months the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has seen an increase in a new variation of the Bank Investigator Scam where fraud suspects are contacting unsuspecting victims from fraudulent phone numbers advising they are from a financial institution.

Investigators have provided educational information on how the scam is undertaken along with tips on how to protect yourself from opportunistic fraudsters.

How the scam plays out:

Victim receives a telephone call from the suspect...

Male Arrested for Theft and Weapons Offences

Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2024 02:05 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges after a male brandished a knife during a shoplifting incident in Burlington.

On September 4, 2024 at 1:53 p.m. a male entered Fortinos located at 2515 Appleby Line in Burlington where he stole a variety of grocery items. Loss prevention officers attempted to arrest the male however the male fled to the parking lot attempting to make his escape in a vehicle but collided with a second vehicle. The male exited...

Sexual Assault at Holistic Centre in Milton

Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2024 01:51 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid sexual assault charges against the operator of a Holistic centre in Milton.

The accused operates and was working at “Holistic Hijama” located on Weston Drive in Milton at the time of the offence. Police were contacted after an adult female was sexually assaulted during a recent visit to the business.

On Wednesday September 4, 2024, Ehsan Ansari (58) of Milton was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Sexual Assault.

Ansari was...

Carjacking Investigation in Burlington

Posted on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 04:03 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating an armed carjacking incident in Burlington.

On Wednesday September 4, 2024, at approximately 1:55 am the victim pulled into a residential driveway in the area of North Shore Boulevard East and King Road. After the victim exited the driver seat of the vehicle they were approached by a suspect armed with a handgun (see attached photo). It is believed the suspect was hiding in nearby brush.

The suspect demanded the keys to the 2021 BMW sedan...

Police Are Investigating After a Home Invasion in Oakville

Posted on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 12:17 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a home invasion in the Town of Oakville. On September 4 2024, at approximately 3:55 a.m. two suspects broke into a home on Heritage Way by breaking the glass on the residence front door.

Both suspects were wearing masks and made their way to the upper floor of the home. One suspect confronted a male adult resident demanding the keys for the Mercedes SUV parked in the driveway before striking the resident in the face with a hammer. The...