Media Releases

Homicide Investigation in Burlington

***UPDATE*** May 1, 2025

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has confirmed the identity of the male victim killed on the evening of April 29, 2025 in Burlington.

55-year-old Oakville resident Craig McIlquham, also known as Craig Brown, was shot in the parking lot of the Mandarin Restaurant located at 1881 Fairview Street.

Police continue to appeal to anyone who may have information about this homicide investigation, including anyone who may have dash cam footage of Fairview Street and Brant...

Two Arrested and Vehicle Recovered in Burlington Auto Theft Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made two arrests and laid multiple charges after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway in Burlington.

On April 26, 2025, at 3:30 am two masked suspects in a white sedan attended the driveway of a residence in the area of Upper Middle Road and Appleby Line where they gained access to a Lexus SUV by breaking a window.

One suspect then fled in the stolen Lexus while the second suspect followed in the white sedan.

HRPS officers responded and located the...

Bank Investigator Scam. Tips to Help Protect Yourself from Fraud.

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are warning the public of an increase in the “bank investigator” fraud scam that has been occurring throughout the Region.

Since the beginning of 2025 HRPS have received 43 reports involving this type of scam which has resulted in the combined loss of approximately $522,000.

Investigators would like to provide educational information on how the scam is undertaken along with tips on how to protect yourself from opportunistic fraudsters.

• Victim receives a...

Etobicoke Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Youth

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid additional charges against the accused in this investigation.

As a result of the original media release (see below), police received information from an additional victim and began a separate investigation in April 2025.

On April 22, 2025, Masoud Abdulla (36) of Etobicoke was arrested in Oakville.

He has now been charged with the following additional offences:

• Luring
• Sexual Assault (3 counts)
• Sexual Interference (2 counts)
• Invitation to Sexual...

Police Warn of Dangers Associated with "Assassins" Game Following Recent Incidents in Halton Region

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is once again warning parents and students about the dangers of the 'Assassins Game' following a series of reported incidents earlier this week.

The game involves elementary and high school students hunting or ‘assassinating’ one another with water or Nerf-style guns. The ‘assassinations’ can take place in a variety of settings, in public, during daylight and/or evening hours. Some of the guns used have resembled real firearms. In many instances,...