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Bank Investigator Scam, Tips on How to Protect Yourself from Fraud
Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2024 02:34 PM
Over the past few months the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has seen an increase in a new variation of the Bank Investigator Scam where fraud suspects are contacting unsuspecting victims from fraudulent phone numbers advising they are from a financial institution.
Investigators have provided educational information on how the scam is undertaken along with tips on how to protect yourself from opportunistic fraudsters.
How the scam plays out:
- Victim receives a telephone call from the suspect...
Male Arrested for Theft and Weapons Offences
Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2024 02:05 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges after a male brandished a knife during a shoplifting incident in Burlington.
On September 4, 2024 at 1:53 p.m. a male entered Fortinos located at 2515 Appleby Line in Burlington where he stole a variety of grocery items. Loss prevention officers attempted to arrest the male however the male fled to the parking lot attempting to make his escape in a vehicle but collided with a second vehicle. The male exited...
Police Are Investigating After a Home Invasion in Oakville
Posted on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 12:17 PM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a home invasion in the Town of Oakville. On September 4 2024, at approximately 3:55 a.m. two suspects broke into a home on Heritage Way by breaking the glass on the residence front door.
Both suspects were wearing masks and made their way to the upper floor of the home. One suspect confronted a male adult resident demanding the keys for the Mercedes SUV parked in the driveway before striking the resident in the face with a hammer. The...
Oakville Investigation Leads to Seizure of Firearms and Arrest of Two Suspects
Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 10:15 AM
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested two suspects and laid multiple charges after firearms investigation.
On August 29 2024, at 10:30 am HRPS officers responded to a house on Belvedere Drive in Oakville, after receiving a report of firearms observed within the residence. One female suspect was arrested at the beginning of the investigation and a criminal code search warrant executed resulting in the arrest of a second male suspect within the residence. Two firearms (rifles) and...
Halton Police Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day 2024
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 11:55 AM
Each year on August 31st, individuals and organizations from Halton and around the world mark International Overdose Awareness Day as a time to honour the lives of those lost to drug poisoning and to support those closest to them.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) reports that instances of fatal and non-fatal drug poisoning continue to rise locally and elsewhere. Between January 1st until July 31st, HRPS officers responded to close to 250 known or suspected drug poisonings involving...