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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...
Police Looking for Suspect Vehicle in Oakville Hit and Run
Posted on Thursday, December 29, 2022 10:53 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is requesting the public’s assistance in a hit and run collision investigation.
On Wednesday December 21, 2022, between 5:00 pm and 5:20 pm a male victim and his dog were struck by a vehicle while crossing the street at the intersection of Taunton Road and Oak Park Boulevard in Oakville. The vehicle did not stop at the scene and has not been located.
The male suffered injuries that were treated in hospital and the dog was also injured and fled from the...
Emergency (Grandparent) Scams in Halton
Posted on Monday, December 12, 2022 11:54 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has announced a new campaign to raise awareness and combat an increase in Emergency or Grandparent Scams being seen across the region.
The HRPS has developed a new poster that will soon be on display at most major banks in the Halton region (see attached signage). The poster is designed to serve as a warning to potential victims attending their banks to withdraw funds. It outlines some of the common scenarios fraudsters are using to convince victims to...