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Missing Person Located After Extensive 32-Hour Search by Search Incident Response Team
Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2024 09:35 AM
In early September, the Halton Regional Police Service responded to a report of a missing vulnerable person in Burlington who had last been seen during the early morning hours.
Given the urgent need to locate the individual, the Service deployed a number of front-line officers and specialized units to the call, including its Search Incident Response Team (SIRT). SIRT is comprised of more than 130 members who are highly-trained in ground search techniques. These members can be quickly added to...
Vehicle Stolen During Oakville Home Invasion
Posted on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 11:35 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a home invasion in the Town of Oakville. On September 25 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m. two suspects broke into a home on Westminster Drive by breaking the glass on the residence back door.
Both suspects made their way to the upper floor of the home where they confronted a male and female adult resident demanding the keys for the Mercedes SUV parked in the garage. The suspects then stole the keys and fled in the vehicle. No physical...
Shred Event Fundraiser-Sept 28, 2024
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2024 09:21 AM
Protect yourself from identity theft by shredding all your paperwork professionally, while supporting a local charity!
Crime Stoppers of Halton, in partnership with Blue-Pencil Information Management, is hosting another Shred Event Fundraiser to help combat identity theft and related fraud.
Shred your unwanted documents for a donation of your choice to Crime Stoppers of Halton. Residents can utilize Blue-Pencil’s secure mobile shredding trucks, which will be on-site, to ensure the safe and...
Five Arrested in Human Trafficking Investigation
Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 01:25 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Human Trafficking Unit has made five arrests and laid multiple charges after a five-month human trafficking investigation.
In May 2024, the HRPS began an investigation into a human trafficking ring that was operating in Halton Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Police allege that between September 2019 and September 2024, the accused parties used coercion, deception, manipulation, physical violence, and psychological harm to maintain control, direction...
Fraud Alert: Taxi Fare Scam
Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2024 01:39 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) would like to alert the public to a fraud scam which has surfaced in Halton Region.
- On September 5, 2024, at 9:15p.m. the victim was approached by a teenaged male in the area of Upper Middle Road and Winston Churchill Blvd in Oakville.
- The male advised the victim he needed to pay for a taxi however his debit card was not working.
- The male requested the victim pay for his fare using the victim’s credit card after which the male would e-transfer the same...