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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.

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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...

Police Respond to Isolated Acts of Disorder On Canada Day in Oakville; Two Youth Arrested

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) today shared results of its efforts to ensure safe Canada Day celebrations for Halton residents and visitors, particularly those attending Bronte Heritage Park in the Town of Oakville, on the evening of Tuesday, July 1.

As publicized on its X (Twitter) and Facebook social media channels in the days leading up to festivities, the HRPS dedicated a number of personnel and resources to planning and putting in place proactive measures to promote the safe...