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Safety Tips for Purchasing Used Vehicles

Since February 2023, members of the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Regional Auto Theft Task Force have been investigating a network of “Re-Vinned” vehicles circulating Ontario.

“Re-Vinning” is the act of changing the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of a stolen vehicle to a fraudulently fabricated number, concealing the fact the vehicle is stolen.

The HRPS Regional Auto Theft Task Force have recovered 18 “Re-Vinned” vehicles that were sold to unsuspecting buyers as legitimate. Police...

Halton Regional Police Service Launches Limited Edition ‘The True Blue’ Podcast Series

-Special project is part of broader initiative to expand communication on important police-related issues-

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural video podcast series - Halton Police: The True Blue. The limited edition, six-episode video podcast will inform audiences about important topics impacting Halton Region, introduce some of the officers working in the community, and give a behind-the-scenes look at policing in 2023.  

“We are always...

Caught on Tape - Suspect to Identify: Occurrence Number: 2022-335311

On November 10th, 2022, the suspect attended a Home Depot in Burlington and attempted to steal two shopping carts full of store merchandise. When confronted by security, the suspect fled the store and stole a motor vehicle from the parking lot. 

Suspect: male, wearing a blue, red and white track suite, white shoes and a blue hat.

Occurrence Number: 2022-335311

If you have any information on this case, please contact the HRPS or Crime Stoppers.

Vehicle Fire - Suspicious Death in Burlington

UPDATE:

The Halton Regional Police Service has identified the victim of this homicide as 31-year-old Jerwin Belmonte (see attached photos). Belmonte is a resident of Edmonton Alberta, who had recently re-located to Toronto. Belmonte was last seen alive in the area of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue East in Toronto on the 26th of November 2022.

Investigators are appealing to individuals who may have had contact with Belmonte on or prior to November 26th or those that may have information about his...

Caught on Tape - Suspect to Identify: Occurrence Number: 2022-334365

On Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 between 3:00pm and 3:15pm the suspect attended two separate residence in the Walkers Line/Lakeshore Road area of Burlington and stole Amazon packages off the front porch.

Halton Regional Police obtained video surveillance for both incidents and confirmed that the suspect is the same.

In both occasions the suspect arrived in a silver, older model Chevrolet Uplander van.

Occurrence Number: 2022-334365 and 2022-333610

If you have any information on this case, please