Media Releases

Male Assaulted While Riding Dirt Bike In Burlington

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking to identify a male suspect who was involved in a physical altercation in Burlington.

On June 22, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m. a young male victim was riding his dirt bike on a rural property in the area of Cedar Springs Road and Grand Boulevard when he observed an unknown male along-side the trail. As the victim slowed to pass he was struck in the arm by a shovel and tackled by the male suspect causing the victim to fall to the ground. A...

Brampton Man Arrested in Romance Scam Investigation

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges following a romance scam investigation involving multiple victims.

In January of 2025 detectives with the Financial Crimes Unit began a fraud investigation involving the theft of cheques from a business in Burlington; the cheques stolen and subsequently deposited into a fraudulent bank account while in transit via mail to their intended recipients. As the investigation into the stolen cheques unfolded...

Armed Bank Robbery in Acton

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are searching for multiple suspects following an armed bank robbery in Acton.

On July 10, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m. three suspects, one armed with a handgun, attended Tandia Financial Credit Union, located at 350 Queen Street. Once inside the suspects confronted several bank employees and two adult customers who were directed to an office where they had their hands tied.

The suspects then stole a quantity of cash and fled in a waiting vehicle.

One...

Halton Police Foundation publicly launches and announces its first major gift

There is no doubt that the nature of policing presents many challenges; and as first responders, our officers often meet people on their worst days. Though each of our sworn members are always ready to respond, we know that a lot of the time, the problems that the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is trying to fix go beyond what we alone can offer. To help people improve and transform their lives, they require long-term and specialized supports that can only be achieved through the power of...

Three Suspects Sought in Oakville Home Invasion

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is searching for three suspects following a home invasion in Oakville.

On July 5, 2025, at 5:00 a.m. three suspects forced their way through the front door of a residence in the area of Burnhamthorpe Road East and Vernon Powell Drive. Once inside the suspects confronted two adult male residents who had been sleeping. Items of jewelry were targeted and stolen.

Both victims were physically assaulted during the confrontation and transported to hospital where...