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Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have laid multiple charges against three suspects in connection with a Markham fraud investigation.
Between January 9, 2025, and September 12, 2025, the suspect worked at the victim’s business as a senior manager. After the suspect’s termination from the company, the victims located fraudulent invoices for services which had not been rendered, totalling more than $360,000. The...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit are appealing for the public assistance in locating two suspects wanted in connection with a homicide in the City of Vaughan.
On Monday, January 26, 2026, at 1:08 p.m., officers were called to a commercial plaza in the area of Winges and Rowntree Dairy roads after receiving reports that shots fired. When officers arrived, a male was located in front of a business with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to hospital...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect following a commercial robbery in the City of Richmond Hill.
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, at approximately 10:40 p.m., officers responded to reports of a commercial robbery in the area of Forestwood Street and Major Mackenzie Drive West. On scene, officers learned a masked male entered the store, brandished a firearm and stole a quantity of cash.
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team are seeking witnesses after a business in the City of Markham was the target of a shooting.
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, just after 3 a.m., police responded to reports of gunfire at a commercial plaza in the area of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue. On scene, officers located damage consistent with multiple rounds having been fired at the business.
The business was unoccupied at the time. There were no...
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In light of overnight escalation in the Middle East conflict and the impact these events may have on people here at home, York Regional Police will support our community through increased outreach, visibility and police patrols across York Region.
York Regional Police continues to monitor the situation closely in coordination with our federal and provincial partners. We understand that global events can cause local safety concern and have a profound effect on our communities.
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