Media Releases

York Regional Police is proud to celebrate the 30 th anniversary of Police Appreciation Night.
The sold-out Police Appreciation Night was held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Universal Event Space in Vaughan, Ontario.
Thanks to the overwhelming and generous support of our donors, sponsors and community members, a total of $1.2 million has been raised for the beneficiaries of Police Appreciation Night, the York Region Centre for Community Safety and Victim Services of York...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in identifying an additional suspect in relation to an ongoing arson investigation.
On Thursday, February 6, 2025 at approximately 11 p.m., police responded to the area of George Street and Davis Drive in Newmarket after receiving a report of a fire. Three suspects forced their way into an autobody shop and used an accelerant...
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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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