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***UPDATE*** Auto Theft Prevention Campaign Expands
Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2023 08:26 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to announce the expansion of an existing a program to help combat auto thefts in the region of Halton.
Project Oxygen began in May (2023) and encourages residents to place third-party trackers (such as an Apple Air Tag, Tile, Galaxy Smart Tag or Atuvos) inside their vehicles. This program initially started with the participation of six dealerships in Oakville (see details provided in initial release below) installing the trackers for residents.
Auto Theft Trend Identified in Oakville
Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2023 09:52 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has identified an auto theft trend taking place in Oakville and is issuing some updated theft prevention tips for residents.
The HRPS is investigating six occurrences since May 19 (2023) of a similar nature. In these thefts, the thieves target the keys of high-end vehicles that are parked in the driveway. Most often thieves are looking for unlocked doors to houses in order to grab keys hanging near the front door. However, in one case the suspects did...
Police Seek Public Assistance Identifying Oakville Driver in Non-Criminal Investigation
Posted on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 03:25 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking to identify a female in relation to a NON-CRIMINAL investigation in Oakville.
Investigators are looking to speak with anyone that has dash-cam footage from the area of Speers Road between Third Line and Fourth Line on Monday, April 10, 2023 between 1:40 pm and 2:00 pm. Specifically, police are looking to identify the female driver of a black, 4 door sedan that was driving in the above area on the date and times described.
Based on the nature of...
Safety Tips for Purchasing Used Vehicles
Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 10:11 AM
Since February 2023, members of the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Regional Auto Theft Task Force have been investigating a network of “Re-Vinned” vehicles circulating Ontario.
“Re-Vinning” is the act of changing the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of a stolen vehicle to a fraudulently fabricated number, concealing the fact the vehicle is stolen.
The HRPS Regional Auto Theft Task Force have recovered 18 “Re-Vinned” vehicles that were sold to unsuspecting buyers as legitimate. Police...
Halton Regional Police Service Launches Limited Edition ‘The True Blue’ Podcast Series
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 09:28 AM
-Special project is part of broader initiative to expand communication on important police-related issues-
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural video podcast series - Halton Police: The True Blue. The limited edition, six-episode video podcast will inform audiences about important topics impacting Halton Region, introduce some of the officers working in the community, and give a behind-the-scenes look at policing in 2023.
“We are always...