Media Releases

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...

Halton Regional Police Service Officially Launches New Marine 2 Vessel

During a ceremony this morning at Bronte Harbour, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) was pleased to officially launch Marine 2, the newest vessel in the Marine Unit’s fleet.

The 38-foot-long vessel, which will replace the Service’s current Marine 2 boat made by Boston Whaler, is the latest in an established line of HRPS vessels that have patrolled the region’s more than 800 square kilometres of Lake Ontario and inland waterways since the 1980s. Its introduction to the existing fleet will...

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...

Public Invited to Attend Police Day on Saturday, May 10

Rain or shine, the Halton Regional Police Service’s (HRPS) 23rd annual Police Day is taking place on Saturday, May 10 from 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M at our Headquarters (2485 North Service Road West, Oakville).

Visitors of all ages are welcome to enjoy this FREE family-fun outdoor afternoon.

Event attractions:

• Live music and performances;
• Delicious food and drinks ($);
• Free inflatables;
• Free games and activities;
• Free access to the Children’s Safety Village;
• Demonstrations from our K9, Tactical Rescue Unit...