Media Releases

Overnight Shooting Investigation in Oakville – Appeal for Witness

The Halton Regional Police Service is investigating a shooting that occurred overnight in Oakville.  On November 17, 2022, at approximately 4:00 am, a group of male suspects (undetermined how many) approached the victim who was in his vehicle in an underground parking lot in the area of Bishops Gate and Pilgrims Way in Oakville (see attached map of area).  The suspects attempted to get into the vehicle before the victim was able to drive away.  As the victim fled the underground parking lot,...

Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Motorcycle Driver in Burlington

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking for assistance from the public in identifying the driver of a motorcycle who failed to stop for police.

On August 10, 2022, an HRPS officer was conducting proactive patrols in the Millcroft area of Burlington, as a result of recent traffic complaints.  At approximately 3:00 pm, a motorcycle was observed speeding, weaving back and forth and not stopping at a stop sign in the area of Sarazen Drive and Couples Crescent.  The officer attempted to...

Robbery Investigation in Burlington

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau is investigating a robbery that took place at the Burlington Mall (located at 777 Guelph Line).

On April 6, 2022, at approximately 8:00 pm, three suspects entered the Rogers Wireless retail location inside the Burlington Mall and demanded cell phones while one suspect displayed a Conducted Energy Weapon (commonly referred to as a Taser).

The suspects loaded garbage bags with phones and fled in a waiting vehicle...

Attempt Robbery in Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a robbery attempt at a pharmacy in Oakville.

On Monday March 28, 2022, just after 5:00 pm three suspects entered the Oakville Town Centre Pharmacy located at 300 North Service Road West and attempted to surround an employee behind the pharmacy counter.

The employee was able to escape and the suspects fled the scene in a black Jeep Wrangler parked in front of the pharmacy. The suspects did not obtain any items and no weapons were seen or...

Police Investigating Pair of Robberies in Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating two robberies that took place on March 24, 2022, in Oakville.

The first occurred at approximately 5:30 pm at the Freedom Mobile retail location on Oak Walk Drive.  Three suspects, including one armed with a firearm (handgun), entered the store and demanded cell phones and cash. One suspect also struck an employee with the gun.

The suspects are described as follows:

Suspect one: Male, black skin, approximately 5'11-6' with a thin build