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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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...

Halton Police Enhance Safety with Introduction of Full-Body Scanning Technology at Central Lock-Up

Posted on Friday, April 25, 2025 03:15 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has taken a significant step in modernizing custodial procedures with the installation of a state-of-the-art full-body scanner at its Central Lock-up facility in Oakville.

The newly acquired SOTER RS body scanner utilizes X-ray imaging technology, similar to systems found in airports and hospitals, to provide real-time images that assist officers in identifying concealed weapons, narcotics, and other forms of contraband.

By streamlining the intake process...

Etobicoke Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Youth

Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:22 PM

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid additional charges against the accused in this investigation.

As a result of the original media release (see below), police received information from an additional victim and began a separate investigation in April 2025.

On April 22, 2025, Masoud Abdulla (36) of Etobicoke was arrested in Oakville.

He has now been charged with the following additional offences:

Luring
Sexual Assault (3 counts)
Sexual Interference (2 counts)
Invitation to Sexual...

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...