Media Releases

Two Arrested in Possession of a Vehicle Stolen from Burlington

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid multiple charges after two suspects were found in possession of a stolen vehicle.

On January 16, 2025, at approximately 10:40 p.m. as part of an ongoing investigation, officers with the HRPS located a stolen Toyota 4Runner on Parkdale Avenue North in the City of Hamilton. As officers attempted to stop the stolen vehicle it fled colliding with two HRPS vehicles. The stolen vehicle continued north on Main Street where it lost control at...

Police Seek to Identify Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a stolen vehicle investigation.

On Friday November 1, 2024, at approximately 1:45 pm the police were called to a commercial address on the North Service Road in Oakville for a suspicious vehicle parked in a lot with a male inside.

As police arrived on scene, the suspect attempted to flee and immediately put the vehicle in motion striking a police vehicle in the process. The suspect then...

Investigators in Burlington Look to Identify Break and Enter Suspect

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in several break and enter occurrences in Halton region and Hamilton. 

In June, 2024, officers with the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau began investigating a series of daytime residential break and enter occurrences that were taking place in Burlington.

The suspect is responsible for at least 5 entries along the Lakeshore area ranging from Aldershot to near Oakville....

Auto Theft Prevention Campaign Launches in Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has launched a new initiative to help combat auto thefts in the Town of Oakville.

Aftermarket GPS trackers contribute to the recovery of approximately 40% of stolen vehicles in Oakville, and police hope their broader use will reduce auto thefts and lead to even more recoveries. Project Oxygen encourages residents to place third-party trackers (such as an Apple Air Tag, Tile, Galaxy Smart Tag or Atuvos) inside their vehicles.

Tracker tools utilize technology...

Halton Police and Halton Region Break Ground on Modern, 66,000 Square-Foot 1 District Police Station

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) and Halton Region broke ground on a new 1 District Police Station in the Hornby community in the Town of Halton Hills earlier today.

With shovels in hand, HRPS Chief Stephen Tanner, Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr, Halton Police Board Chair Jeff Knoll, Mayor Ann Lawlor of Halton Hills, and Mayor Gordon Krantz of Milton officially signalled the start of construction on the new, 66,000 square-foot police station (picture attached). The new station will...