Media Releases

A man has been convicted and sentenced to nine years in custody by the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket, following a police-involved shooting which occurred in July 2025.
On Thursday, July 17, 2025, at approximately 6:55 p.m., York Regional Police attempted to stop the driver of a stolen vehicle in the area of Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue East, in the City of Markham. The driver failed to stop and attempted to escape by colliding with police vehicles.
The driver...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have identified and charged a suspect in connection with seven robberies across York Region.
On Monday, March 30, 2026, just after midnight, police responded to a robbery at a gas station in the area of Bur Oak Avenue and McCowan Road, in the City of Markham. When they arrived at the scene, officers learned a male suspect entered the gas station, made threats and demands for cash before fleeing the scene with a quantity...
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You may notice York Regional Police officers in your neighbourhood in the coming days.
We are proactively increasing patrols and deploying the YRP Command Post at strategic locations across the region, as members of our community observe Passover.
This means you may see officers near places of worship, community centres or other gathering places, and in your neighbourhood. Officers on patrol and stationed at the Command Post will be available to answer questions, take...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team are appealing for the public’s assistance following a shooting at a residence in the Town of Georgina.
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, just before 5:00 a.m., police responded to a weapons call on Larch Lane, in the area of Highway 48 and Cronsberry Road. When officers arrived, they found a house and vehicle were damaged as a result of gunfire. Through investigation it was determined this occurred at...
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York Regional Police is warning the public after two incidents in which cameras were used to scout residences prior to committing residential break and enters.
Two incidents were reported in Vaughan after cameras and battery packs were located on residential properties, disguised with camouflage. The cameras were hidden near trees and bushes on the properties. A review of the footage revealed the devices were placed to record homeowners’ routines, allowing suspects to...
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