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Police Warn of Dangers Associated with "Assassins" Game Following Recent Incidents in Halton Region

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is once again warning parents and students about the dangers of the 'Assassins Game' following a series of reported incidents earlier this week.

The game involves elementary and high school students hunting or ‘assassinating’ one another with water or Nerf-style guns. The ‘assassinations’ can take place in a variety of settings, in public, during daylight and/or evening hours. Some of the guns used have resembled real firearms. In many instances,...

Halton Police Seeks Assistance in Identifying Suspect in an Indecent Act in Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect who is responsible for an indecent act that took place in the trail system near the intersection of Neyagawa Boulevard and Dundas Street West in Oakville.

On April 4, 2025 an adult female was running on the trail system when she noticed a male pass her on a bike. Further down the trail, after completing her jog, the female noticed the same suspect walking towards her with his pants undone....

Accused in Oakville Robbery Tied to Robbery in Milton

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested three suspects and laid multiple charges after a pair of robberies for mobile devices in Milton and Oakville.

On April 5, 2025, at 4:15 p.m. four males dressed in black and wearing masks entered the Bell store located at 1099 Maple Avenue in Milton. Two adult male employees were confronted and demands were made for cellular phones. Multiple cellular phones were obtained and the suspects fled in a grey Honda CRV.

On April 7, 2025, at 6:30 p.m....

Arrest Made after Attempted Robbery of Jewelry Store in Burlington

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made one arrest after the attempted robbery of a jewelry store located in Burlington Centre Mall.

On Monday April 7, 2025, at approximately 4:40 pm four male suspects dressed in all black and armed with hammers entered the mall. The suspects were also wearing face coverings and gloves. As the suspects were walking towards the Peoples Jewellers they were confronted by a lone security guard, and attempted to the flee. The guard was able to successfully...

Police are Searching for Three Suspects after a Home Invasion in Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is searching for three suspects after a home invasion and vehicle theft in Oakville.

On April 7, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m. three suspects, one armed with a large knife, forced entry through the front door of a residence in the area of Randall Street and Watson Avenue. The suspects confronted the adult male and adult female residents of the home demanding the keys to a Landrover parked in the driveway. A physical altercation ensued between the...