Media Releases

Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 42-year-old man from the City of Vaughan.
Jeffrey was last seen leaving his home at approximately 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in the area of Via Carmine Avenue and Casa Vista Drive.
He does not have access to a vehicle or a cellphone. He is unfamiliar with public transit.
Jeffrey is known to frequent the...
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The York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team and Hate Crime Prevention Unit, along with the Toronto Police Service Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force, supported by the Counter-Terrorism Security Unit (Hate Crime Unit), are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect and vehicle wanted in connection with a March shooting at a synagogue in the Cities of Vaughan and Toronto.
On Friday, March 6, 2026, just before midnight, sounds of gunshots were...
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The York Regional Police Service Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Deputy Chief Paulo Da Silva as the next Chief of Police for York Regional Police, effective June 27, 2026.
“Following a comprehensive selection process, the Board is confident that Chief- Designate Da Silva is the right leader to guide York Regional Police into the future,” said Board Chair Steve Pellegrini. “He is widely recognized for his sound judgment, collaborative leadership...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are appealing for witnesses and seeking multiple suspects following a home invasion in the City of Richmond Hill.
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, just before 4:30 a.m., three suspects forced their way into a residence, in the area of Hyde Park Drive and Red Oak Drive, by smashing a front window. It is believed at least one of the suspects was carrying a metal object.
Once inside, the suspects were confronted by the homeowner,...
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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.
The warning comes as officers have seen a re-emergence of the game in the last several weeks.
The 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 of the dangers...
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