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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Missing Person: Brianna Roy
Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 03:40 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Burlington woman.
Brianna Roy (31) was last seen on April 9, 2025 at approximately 1:30 pm in the area of Palmer Drive and Centennial Drive in Burlington and is known to frequent the Hamilton area.
Brianna is described as:
- Female
- White
- Approximately 5’6” tall, slim build, 110 lbs.
- Short blonde curly hair and hazel eyes
A photo of Brianna is attached.
Police and her family are concerned for her well-being.

Two Arrested and Vehicle Recovered in Burlington Auto Theft Investigation
Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 01:24 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made two arrests and laid multiple charges after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway in Burlington.
On April 26, 2025, at 3:30 am two masked suspects in a white sedan attended the driveway of a residence in the area of Upper Middle Road and Appleby Line where they gained access to a Lexus SUV by breaking a window.
One suspect then fled in the stolen Lexus while the second suspect followed in the white sedan.
HRPS officers responded and located the...

Bank Investigator Scam. Tips to Help Protect Yourself from Fraud.
Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 10:47 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are warning the public of an increase in the “bank investigator” fraud scam that has been occurring throughout the Region.
Since the beginning of 2025 HRPS have received 43 reports involving this type of scam which has resulted in the combined loss of approximately $522,000.
Investigators would like to provide educational information on how the scam is undertaken along with tips on how to protect yourself from opportunistic fraudsters.
- Victim receives a...

Missing Person - Joshua Milligan-Sands
Posted on Monday, April 28, 2025 03:44 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance is locating a missing Burlington teenager.
Joshua Milligan- Sands (14) of Burlington was last seen on foot at approximately 10:00 pm on April 23, 2025 at Union Station in Toronto. He left his residence in Burlington two days prior to his last known location.
Joshua is described as:
- Male
- White
- Approximately 5’5” tall, with a thin build
- Shaggy, medium length dirty blonde hair
He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black...

Missing Person - Nathan Montgomery RUSSELL
Posted on Saturday, April 26, 2025 09:33 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service are attempting to locate Nathan Montgomery RUSSELL who was last seen at 16:08 pm on April 25th, 2025, at the Burlington GO station.
Nathan is described as; a white male, 19 years of age, approximately 6 feet tall, with a slim build, he has a Goatee beard. Nathan has with long wavy Brown hair and was last seen wearing a blue jacket, blue pants and red/orange running shoes. He maybe carrying several bags
Mr. Russell’s family are concerned for his well-being.
Police...