Media Releases

With the warmer weather approaching, York Regional Police is warning the public about the re-emergence of jewelry distraction thefts and reminding citizens to be cautious when speaking with strangers.
In these incidents, suspects travel around by car, looking to engage with susceptible individuals, usually seniors, who are by themselves and wearing jewelry. One suspect will either entice the victim to come close to the vehicle to ask a question or will come out of the car...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in locating a missing 80-year-old man from the City of Markham.
Qi Mian HE has been located.
Visit our Community Safety Data Portal for complete stats and crime data within York Region. Crime prevention is our shared responsibility. Learn more about Operation Streetview .
Prepared by: Constable James Dickson...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking witnesses after nine incidents of damaged automated speed enforcement cameras in the City of Vaughan.
Between January 11, 2025, and April 24, 2025, police responded to nine instances of mischief to property involving speed enforcement cameras at three separate locations across the city.
Investigators have charged one suspect in relation to one incident but are continuing...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are appealing for witnesses to help identify two suspects following an assault in the City of Markham.
On Monday, April 14, 2025, at approximately 6:20 p.m., officers attended the area of Apple Creek Boulevard and Rodick Road for an assault call. Two female suspects attended a business in the area and assaulted two victims with a weapon. The suspects also caused damage to the property before...
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York Regional Police is warning the community about the “Senior Assassin” game and the dangers of the possession of replica firearms, after five reports of youth carrying what appeared to be firearms.
The “Senior Assassin” game involves students competing to eliminate fellow participants by shooting them with water guns, gel projectiles or foam darts within an allotted time period.
York Regional Police is warning parents and teens that many replica...
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