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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Male Arrested During Attempted Robbery in Burlington

Posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 10:05 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges after an attempted robbery at a Rogers store in Burlington.

On May 14, 2025, at 10:00 am a masked suspect attended the Rogers Store located inside Burlington Centre Mall. Once inside the suspect brandished a knife forcing an adult male employee into a back room where the suspect obtained a quantity of cell phones. As the suspect attempted to flee the store a male security guard intervened and the suspect was...

Police are Searching for More Victims after Fraudster Arrested in Oakville

Posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 08:57 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid multiple charges after the arrest of a fraudster who targeted new Canadians.

In April of 2025 the HRPS Financial Crimes Unit began an investigation into reports of an individual who was targeting recent immigrants to Canada, many of whom were working as Uber or Lyft drivers.

Investigation determined the suspect would identify himself as an executive with Toyota Motor Corporation offering potential victims employment. The suspect would convince...

Police Arrest Two Suspects in Mapleview Shopping Centre Robbery

Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 02:36 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made a pair of arrests in relation to a robbery that took place at the Mapleview Shopping Centre in Burlington.

On May 2, 2025, at approximately 6:00 pm a group of male suspects entered the Nike store located in the mall and stole a number of clothing items and fled. The suspects were chased by security at the mall and eventually confronted as they were getting into a car in the parking lot.

At this point, one of the suspects used bear spray on the...

Facebook Marketplace Robber Arrested

Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 09:30 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest after a pair of robberies arranged through Facebook Marketplace.

The first robbery took place on May 4, 2025. The victim arranged to purchase a cell phone and met the seller in the area of Stevens Crescent in Georgetown. While the victim was looking at the phone the suspect pulled out a handgun and robbed the victim of their cash.

The second robbery took place on May 7, 2025 and followed a similar pattern. The victim arranged to...

Halton Regional Police Service Officially Launches New Marine 2 Vessel

Posted on Monday, May 12, 2025 02:59 PM

During a ceremony this morning at Bronte Harbour, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) was pleased to officially launch Marine 2, the newest vessel in the Marine Unit’s fleet.

The 38-foot-long vessel, which will replace the Service’s current Marine 2 boat made by Boston Whaler, is the latest in an established line of HRPS vessels that have patrolled the region’s more than 800 square kilometres of Lake Ontario and inland waterways since the 1980s. Its introduction to the existing fleet will...