Media Releases

Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit are seeking two female witnesses following a serious pedestrian fail-to-remain collision in the City of Vaughan.
On Sunday, March 5, 2023, at approximately 9:20 a.m., police were called to the intersection of Riverock Gate and Jane Street, for a report of a fail-to-remain collision. When officers arrived, they learned that the victim, an adult male, was struck by a vehicle which did not remain at...
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The York Regional Police Air Support Unit is proud to present its new state-of-the-art aircraft equipped with cutting-edge technology to help carry out the invaluable duties of Air2 and its patrol team, who travels the skies of York Region, assisting from above.
The new helicopter was presented to members of the Police Services Board (PSB), including Wayne Emmerson, PSB and Regional Chair, PSB Vice-Chair Steven Pellegrini, members of York Regional Council and the media at...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking public assistance in locating a missing 46-year-old vulnerable man from the City of Vaughan. 
Jacinto “Jorge” CORDEIRO has not had contact with family members since Sunday, March 12, 2023, and has not returned to his residence, located in the area of Jeanne Drive and Willis Road. Investigators believe he may be driving a white Mercedes Sprinter van.
His...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking a suspect and any witnesses following a bank robbery in the City of Markham. 
On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at approximately 10:10 a.m., York Regional Police responded to a bank located on Highway 7 East and Jonquil Crescent, for a report of a robbery.
Officers learned that one male suspect, believed to be armed with a handgun, approached an employee and demanded cash. The suspect obtained money and...
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As spring is approaching and daily temperatures begin to rise, members of the York Regional Police Marine Unit are reminding residents to stay safe on Lake Simcoe and surrounding bodies of water as the ice conditions are changing rapidly.
Ice fishing enthusiasts are reminded that all fishing huts must be removed from Lake Simcoe by midnight on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
Each year, members of the Marine Unit respond to calls of people, vehicles and pets...
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