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Five males charged following camera store robbery in Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested and charged five males following a robbery at a camera store in Oakville.

On Friday, May 16, 2025 at approximately 1:40 P.M., officers were called to Henry’s camera store on Hyde Park Gate in Oakville, following reports that multiple males armed with hammers had smashed display cases and stole merchandise. The suspects fled the scene in a white Acura, which was later determined to be stolen out of Toronto, and headed eastbound on Dundas...

Shred Event Fundraiser – May 24, 2025

Protect yourself from identity theft by shredding all your paperwork professionally, while supporting a local charity!

Crime Stoppers of Halton volunteers, in partnership with Blue-Pencil Information Management, is hosting another Shred Event Fundraiser to help combat identity theft and related fraud.

Shred your unwanted personal/business papers for a donation of your choice to Crime Stoppers of Halton. Residents and business owners can utilize Blue-Pencil’s secure mobile shredding trucks to...

Male Arrested During Attempted Robbery in Burlington

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges after an attempted robbery at a Rogers store in Burlington.

On May 14, 2025, at 10:00 am a masked suspect attended the Rogers Store located inside Burlington Centre Mall. Once inside the suspect brandished a knife forcing an adult male employee into a back room where the suspect obtained a quantity of cell phones. As the suspect attempted to flee the store a male security guard intervened and the suspect was...

Police are Searching for More Victims after Fraudster Arrested in Oakville

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid multiple charges after the arrest of a fraudster who targeted new Canadians.

In April of 2025 the HRPS Financial Crimes Unit began an investigation into reports of an individual who was targeting recent immigrants to Canada, many of whom were working as Uber or Lyft drivers.

Investigation determined the suspect would identify himself as an executive with Toyota Motor Corporation offering potential victims employment. The suspect would convince...

HRPS and Halton Healthcare partner to launch mental health support team

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) and Halton Healthcare have officially partnered to launch a pilot Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT), which will provide enhanced support and care to individuals across the region who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

Through the MCRRT program, a specially trained HRPS officer will be paired with a healthcare professional, and together, will respond to urgent calls involving a person in crisis. The officer’s priority is to ensure the...