Media Releases

Four Youth Arrested After Oakville Pharmacy Robbery

The Halton Regional Police Service has arrested 4 male youths in relation to an Oakville pharmacy robbery.  On February 3, 2023, just after 4:00 pm, four males entered the Pharmasave Pharmacy located at 225 Speers Road and demanded staff open the safe.  One of the suspects pointed a handgun at the employee as the demand was made.  The four suspects went behind the counter and stole narcotics and cash before fleeing in a light-coloured SUV.  Police were notified and descriptions...

Milton Male Charged in Human Trafficking Investigation

On February 2, 2023, Members of the Halton Regional Police Service - Human Trafficking Unit concluded an investigation that commenced in January 2023 with the execution of a search warrant and arrest of the person allegedly responsible.

During the execution of the warrant, 45-year-old Chris Almas of Milton was taken into custody.  He has now been charged with the following offences:

• Sexual Assault
• Non-consensual Distribution of Intimate Images
• Procuring
• Exercise Control
• Material Benefit Resulting...

Arrest Made in Burlington (Mall) Centre Criminal Harassment Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau has arrested a male in relation to a criminal harassment investigation in Burlington.

On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, a male suspect was observed acting suspiciously at the Burlington Centre (located at 777 Guelph Line). Between approximately 5:45 pm and 8:00 pm the suspect was seen to be hovering around women with young children in the food court and bathroom areas.  The suspect followed a woman pushing a young...

Stolen Vehicle Leads to Multiple Charges and Recovery of Stolen Vehicles in Millgrove

The Halton Regional Police Service – 3 District Street Crime Unit has arrested four people in relation to a stolen auto investigation that began in Burlington. 

On January 24, 2023, police observed a stolen black Infiniti being driven in Burlington (reported stolen from Peel on January 23, 2023).   The stolen vehicle was observed pulling into an address on Concession Road 6 West in Millgrove.  Police detected a second stolen vehicle parked in the driveway (a white Infiniti reported...

Four Charged in Connection to Pharmacy Robbery in Georgetown

On the afternoon of January 25th, the Halton Regional Police Service responded to a robbery at the Georgetown Pharmacy in the Town of Halton Hills. Four males had entered the pharmacy and assaulted staff and customers before stealing a quantity of pharmaceutical drugs.

The males attempted to flee the area in a stolen vehicle but were involved in a motor vehicle collision a short distance away. The males, who were not injured, subsequently fled on foot. They were quickly located and arrested...