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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a suspicious fire in Burlington.

On August 11, 2022, at approximately 9:30 pm police and Burlington Fire were called to a commercial property on Sumach Drive. At the time of police arrival, several motorhomes (RVs) parked at the property were found to be on fire.

Burlington Fire were able to extinguish the flames quickly and no physical injuries were sustained as a result of the fire however damage is estimated to be in excess of $500, 000.

The...

UPDATE:

The Halton Regional Police are pleased to announce that Kaitlyn Simmonds has been located safe and sound.   We would like to thank the community for their assistance in this investigation.

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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance is locating a missing Oakville woman.

Kaitlyn Simmonds (27) of Oakville was last seen on foot on June 29, 2022 in the area of South Service Road and Casablanca Boulevard in Grimsby.

Kaitlyn...

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is issuing a warning to residents about a home repair fraud believed to be operating in the region.

Police believe these suspects may be intentionally targeting older adults.

The fraud involves contractors travelling door-to-door selling services that are unsolicited by a consumer. The suspect will provide quotes with prices lower than market value and once a deal is reached, will request a large cash payment. Based on complaints, initial...

UPDATE: Missing Person Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service is pleased to report that Mr. Maternowski has been located safe and sound.   We would like to thank the members of our community who assisted with this incident.

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MISSING PERSON – Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a male from Oakville.

Halton Police are trying to locate Konrad Maternowski aged 25 years.

At 10:45pm,...

***UPDATE***

Joshua Thevenin has been located safely by police. Police ask media remove any photos of Thevenin. Thank you to residents and media for their assistance in this matter. 

***ORIGINAL RELEASE***

The Halton Regional Police Service is requesting assistance in locating 26-year-old Joshua Thevenin of Oakville.

Thevenin was last seen at the Less than Level bar on Kerr Street in Oakville on the evening of Saturday August 6, 2022.

Thevenin is a white male with a thin build (see...