Media Releases

Investigators with the York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team are seeking witnesses following a shooting at a residence in the Township of King.
On Friday, May 1, 2026, at approximately 3:45 a.m., police responded to reports of gunfire at a residence in the area of Robb Drive and McCutcheon Avenue. When officers arrived, they located a house had sustained damage to the front door. Numerous shell casings were found on the driveway.
The residence was occupied...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects following a commercial robbery in the City of Vaughan.
On Monday, May 18, 2026, at approximately 4:55 a.m., officers responded to reports of a commercial robbery in the area of Highway 7 West and Huntington Road. Two suspects, armed with a hammer, entered a gas station and demanded cash and vapes. The suspects then fled on foot.
No injuries were...
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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 Vaughan.
On Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 4:45 a.m., four suspects forced their way into a residence in the area of Stormont Trail and Carling Road.
Once inside, the suspects woke and confronted the sleeping homeowners and threatened them with a firearm.
The suspects demanded cash, jewelry...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Integrated Property Crime Task Force (IPCTF) have charged four suspects in connection with 20 residential break-and-enters as part of Project Towns, an investigation focused on combatting break-ins across York Region. 
In April, 2026 IPCTF launched an investigation into a series of break-and-enters across York Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Suspects had entered residences through rear basement glass doors, and were targeting...
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York Regional Police is pleased to announce it is piloting a new Drone as First Responder Program.
With the ability to be activated in seconds and arrive at a scene in minutes, the drones will often be the first responder at the scene, providing the ability for pilots to see what is happening on the ground, and to relay critical information to dispatchers and attending officers.
This program reflects the commitment of York Regional Police to harness emerging technology...
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