Media Releases

Police Seek to Identify Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a stolen vehicle investigation.

On Friday November 1, 2024, at approximately 1:45 pm the police were called to a commercial address on the North Service Road in Oakville for a suspicious vehicle parked in a lot with a male inside.

As police arrived on scene, the suspect attempted to flee and immediately put the vehicle in motion striking a police vehicle in the process. The suspect then...

Police Uncover ‘Chop Shop’ Operating in Milton

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a ‘chop shop’ uncovered after a fire at a property in Milton.

On Tuesday November 26, 2024, at approximately 11:40 pm police responded to a fire at a large rural property located on Number 20 Side Road in Milton. The location is east of Sixth Line Nassagaweya.

The fire was contained to a barn on the property which was fully engulfed in flames at the time of police arrival. Milton Fire Services was able to extinguish the flames and no...

New Service at HRPS Collision Reporting Centres

With the anticipated arrival of inclement weather, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has added a new time saving feature to supplement the services currently offered at Collision Reporting Centres in Halton.

The HRPS has partnered with our collision reporting partner, Accident Support Services International, to introduce a new service called ‘Start from Your Device’.  This can be used for the majority of property damage collisions where a report is needed.

This new service will make the...

Distraction Theft of Jewelry in Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a distraction style theft of jewelry in Oakville.

On November 5, 2024, at approximately 2:30 pm an elderly female was walking in the area of Lakeshore Road and Nelson Street when approached by a lone female suspect.

The suspect showed the victim some fake golden jewelry including a large gold ring, gold bracelet and a gold chain. The suspect then tried to hug the victim and placed the chain around her neck and walked away. A short time...

Investigators in Burlington Look to Identify Break and Enter Suspect

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in several break and enter occurrences in Halton region and Hamilton. 

In June, 2024, officers with the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau began investigating a series of daytime residential break and enter occurrences that were taking place in Burlington.

The suspect is responsible for at least 5 entries along the Lakeshore area ranging from Aldershot to near Oakville....