Report a Crime

Certain crimes can be reported online. Only crimes that have occurred within Halton (City of Burlington, Town of Oakville, Town of Milton, and Town of Halton Hills) can be reported using our Online Crime Report Tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Damage/Mischief to Motor Vehicle
  • Damage/Mischief to Property
  • Lost Property
  • Theft from Motor Vehicle
  • Theft Under $5,000

  • The report must be filed by the owner of the damaged property or authorized representative, or the finder of property or authorized representative.
  • A valid email address;
  • The address of the location where the crime took place and contact address information; and
  • A driver's licence, ownership, and insurance information (if applicable).

After you submit your online crime report, you will see the words: "Your online police report has been submitted", indicating your police report is complete.

You will then be given a temporary case number via email until your report has been reviewed.

All reports filed using the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Online Police Reporting System will be reviewed within 2-4 business days. You may be contacted if your case requires further investigation or you have indicated you would like a call back.

  • If you have a known suspect;
  • If you are in possession of any evidence;
  • If the value of the theft, loss, or property damage is more than $5,000;
  • If the incident occurred outside of the Halton region;
  • If someone broke into your home or business;
  • If this is a motor vehicle collision;
  • If this is a theft or loss of a firearm;
  • If this is a theft or loss of government-issued personal identification documents, other than driver's licences.
  • If this is related to any form of personal violence, including intimate partner violence;
  • If this is related to any kind of vandalism or graffiti that could be described as hate motivated;
  • If this is related to fraud over $25,000;
  • If this is related to a traffic complaint that is in progress; and/or
  • If you represent a retail business, other than a LCBO, reporting a theft (shoplifting).

Personal information provided through the HRPS Online Police Reporting System is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for law enforcement purposes. Questions regarding the collection of this information should be directed to the Freedom of Information Office of the HRPS by dialing 905-825-4747 ext. 5192.

Contact Us

Halton Regional Police Service

Headquarters
2485 North Service Rd. W.
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
L6M 3H8

Phone: 905-825-4777
TTY Phone: 1-800-990-8199
Fax: 905-825-9416
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