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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Arrest Made after Attempted Robbery of Jewelry Store in Burlington

Posted on Wednesday, April 09, 2025 10:25 AM

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

Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2025 11:31 AM

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...

Two Suspects Sought in Milton Home Invasion

Posted on Friday, April 04, 2025 10:18 AM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is searching for two suspects after a home invasion in Milton.

On April 4, 2025, at 4:05 a.m. two suspects, one armed with a hammer, forced entry through the front door of a residence in the area of Wilson Drive and Joyce Boulevard.

The suspects confronted an adult male resident of the home demanding the keys to his vehicles. A brief physical struggle ensued for control of the hammer before both suspects fled the residence on foot.

No physical injuries...

Hindu Temple Vandalized in Halton Hills

Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2025 04:05 PM

UPDATE:

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) have identified two suspects being sought for vandalizing a sign located at the Sri Krishna Brundavana Temple in Georgetown.

On April 5, 2025, each suspect turned themselves in to HRPS officers.

As a result of the investigation:

Matthew Maciejko (24), of Halton Hills has been charged with:

Mischief – Under $5000

Nathan Pobgee (25), of Halton Hills has been charged with:

Mischief – Under $5000

Both accuseds were released on an Undertaking with a future...

Missing person - Anna Ismambetova

Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2025 11:58 AM

***UPDATE*** April 3, 2025

Anna has been safely located. The Halton Regional Police Service would like to thank the media and the community for their assistance in this investigation. We would ask that all media outlets remove any photographs of Anna at this time.

***UPDATE*** March 31, 2025

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is continuing their search for Anna Ismambetova.

Updated investigative efforts have determined Anna was last seen in Oakville March 26, 2025, around 7 p.m. walking...