Media Releases

Investigators with the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 77-year-old man from the City of Markham.
John was last seen on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 9 a.m., at his residence in the area of Ironshield Crescent and Romfield Circuit.
He has not returned home and his family and police are concerned for his well-being.
Description:
Male
White
77-years-old, 6’,...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged an adult for threatening a youth at a soccer game in the City of Vaughan.
On June 20, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., a youth soccer game was underway at a field in the area of Dufferin Street and Highway 407. The suspect, a parent of a player, uttered a threat against a youth on the opposing team, causing the game to be concluded.
On June 27, 2025 Gianni LUCIANI , 53,...
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York Regional Police continues to make strides in reducing crime across the region, reinforcing York Region’s status as one of the safest communities in Canada. While violent crime remains a concern in many parts of the country, York Region is seeing encouraging declines in several major crime categories in 2025.
As of June 25, 2025 , the following year-to-date trends have been observed:
Homicides are down 67 per cent , from nine at this time last year to three...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau (3CIB) have charged four suspects and seized a quantity of drugs and a firearm, following a break-and-enter investigation that led to the discovery of drug trafficking in the Town of Georgina.
On June 15, 2025, officers from 3CIB launched an investigation into a commercial break-and-enter in the area of Lake Drive North and Crestwood Drive. During the investigation, a suspect was identified...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hate Crime Prevention Unit are investigating the assault of a public transit driver after a hate-motivated incident in Richmond Hill.
On Saturday, May 31, 2025, at approximately 9 p.m., the victim was operating a bus in the area of Bathurst Street and King Road. The suspect made an anti-Black comment and then assaulted the victim by spitting in their face.
Suspect description:
Male
5’10, thin build, approximately...
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