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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Arrests Made after Robbery of Rogers Store in Burlington
Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 11:46 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made six arrests, and is seeking an additional suspect after the attempted robbery of a Rogers store in Burlington.
On Wednesday April 23, 2025, at approximately 5:40 pm, a group of male suspects entered the Rogers store located at 3455 Fairview Street in Burlington and threatened staff, making demands for them to open the safe.
An alert citizen noted the robbery and contacted police immediately. Officers were able to get to the scene quickly, forcing...

Four Arrests After Robbery at Mapleview Mall in Burlington
Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 03:06 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made four arrests following a robbery at the Telus store located at the Mapleview Shopping Centre in Burlington.
On April 22, 2025, at approximately 11:35 am four male suspects wearing masks entered the Telus store and began ripping phones off display cases. No weapons were used by the suspects and no injuries were sustained by any of the employees during the robbery.
The suspects fled the mall in a white Honda CRV that was stolen out of Toronto and...

Police Warn of Dangers Associated with "Assassins" Game Following Recent Incidents in Halton Region
Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:59 AM
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
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 02:20 PM
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
Posted on Wednesday, April 09, 2025 11:32 AM
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....