Media Releases

Investigators with the York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team are appealing for public assistance following a shooting at a residence in the City of Vaughan two days after an attempted vehicle arson at the same residence.  
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, just before 9:30 a.m., police responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Kleinburg Summit Way and First Nations Trail. When officers arrived, they observed shell casings in the driveway of a residence....
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a suspect in connection with nine residential break-and-enters in the City of Markham.
Between November 28, 2025, and March 20, 2026, the suspect committed numerous residential break-and-enters during the evening hours in Markham. The suspect forced entry into residences that appeared to be unoccupied and targeted bedrooms for jewelry and designer items.
On March 24, 2026,...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit have charged a suspect in connection with a serious hit-and-run collision in the City of Markham.
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 3:41p.m., police responded to reports of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Denison Street and Featherstone Avenue. The victim was located 50 metres east of the intersection after being struck and carried on the hood of the vehicle. She was transported to a...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking at least three suspects following a daytime smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in the City of Richmond Hill.
On Friday, March 20, 2026, at 5:39 p.m., police responded to a commercial robbery in the area of Yonge Street and Carrville Road. Three suspects entered the store wearing masks and carrying hammers. Once inside, they smashed display cases and stole a quantity of jewelry.
The group quickly...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit would like to thank the media, the public and the Calgary Police Fugitive Team for their assistance in locating a second suspect wanted in connection with a homicide in the City of Vaughan.
On Monday, January 26, 2026, at approximately 1 p.m., officers were called to a commercial plaza in the area of Winges Road and Rowntree Dairy Road after receiving reports of shots fired. When officers arrived, a male was located...
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