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MISSING PERSON: Asta Johannson

UPDATE: MISSING PERSON FOUND

Asta has been located safely. We'd like to thank the public and media for their assistance. Please remove all photos of the missing person.

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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing and vulnerable 97-year-old female from Burlington.

Asta Johannson was last seen between 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. on September 2, 2025 in the area of 500 Appleby Line in Burlington.

Suspect Sought Following Damage to Oakville Businesses

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a suspect who damaged store windows at businesses in Oakville.

Between August 26 and September 1, 2025, during the late evening and early morning hours (11:30 pm and 2:00 am) four retail businesses in the Bronte Harbour area of Oakville, near Lakeshore Road West, suffered damage after an unknown suspect threw a rock through the exterior store windows. There is no known connection between the...

Halton Regional Police Service Welcomes Students Back to School Through Project Safe Start 2025

As students across Halton return to school this week, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is launching its 18th annual Project Safe Start campaign, aimed at reminding motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians to follow the rules of the road and be extra cautious.

Residents can expect an increased police presence around schools and nearby community safety zones as we remind people of the ABC’s of road safety – Always Be Cautious – and reinforce traffic laws to ensure a #SafeStart to the school...

Missing Person: Ocean

Update:

Halton Regional Police Service have located Ocean safe and in good health. Police would like to thank residents and media for their support. We ask that any photos of the missing person be deleted and taken down. 

Original Release:

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Burlington man.

Ocean Marshall (32) of Burlington was last seen on foot at approximately 10:25 am on September 1, 2025 in the area of Industrial Street and Homewood...

Suspect Sought Following an Assault in Burlington

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying an adult male who assaulted a teenaged female in Burlington.

On August 6, 2025, at approximately 2:50 pm the victim returned home from riding her bicycle and entered her residence garage located in the area of Headon Rd. and Deer Run Ave. While inside the garage she was approached and startled by the male suspect who requested a drink of water. As the victim attempted to assist the suspect, he...