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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HRPS Adopts New Translation App

Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2023 12:00 PM

Today, Thursday, November 30, the Halton Police Board signed on the dotted line to adopt Language Interpreting Services Application (LISA), a web-based video and audio app by Languages in Motion Ltd., that provides frontline officers 24/7 access to interpreters in over 200 languages, including American Sign Language.

Halton is the fastest growing region in the GTHA. In 2020, the population was 610,000, and by the end of this year it’s expected to have gained an additional 50,000 residents. By...

Police Seek to Identify Suspect in Burlington Jewellery Store Robbery

Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 01:24 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for the robbery of a jewellery store in Burlington Mall.

On October 12, 2023, at approximately 5:20 pm, the suspect entered Griffin Jewellery Designs in Burlington Mall and asked to look at some rings. While in possession of an expensive engagement ring, the suspect told the employee that there were people outside of the store with guns. The suspect then departed the store with the ring,...

Milton Attempted Armed Robbery 27November2023

Posted on Monday, November 27, 2023 08:40 PM

On November 27, 2023, at approximately 4:40 pm the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to a robbery at the easyfinancial Services located at 1290 Steeles Avenue East in Milton.

Two male suspects entered the store wearing masks and brandishing weapons demanding both money and jewelry before fleeing in an awaiting dark coloured BMW SUV with a third unidentified suspect driver.

No persons were physically hurt as a result of the robbery. The suspects and vehicle are still outstanding.

Police Release Video of Vehicle Theft Suspect

Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 03:28 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HPRS) is looking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect of a vehicle theft in Oakville.

A Lexus SUV was stolen during the early morning hours of November 14, 2023, from the driveway of a residence in the area of Ninth Line and Dundas Street East. The vehicle was abandoned by the thief not far from the residence and later recovered by police.

Police have obtained interior dashcam of the thief driving the stolen car. That video can be found here…

Vehicle Fire Investigation Launched in Georgetown

Posted on Friday, November 03, 2023 12:15 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a vehicle fire in Georgetown. On November 3, 2023, at approximately 2:00 am, police attended a residence in the area of Trafalgar Road and 15 Side Road following reports of a vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The fire did not spread beyond the vehicle and was quickly extinguished by the Halton Hills Fire Department.

Investigators also found shell casings at the scene and multiple bullet holes on the vehicle. However, no persons were...