Media Releases

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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Investigators with the Special Victims Unit have laid charges against a Care Support Assistant (CSA) in connection with a sexual assault at a long-term care home in the Town of Georgina.
On Thursday, June 19, 2025, officers responded to a report of a sexual assault involving a female resident at the facility. Due to her medical condition, the victim was unable to provide a statement. Through investigation, a staff member was identified as the suspect.  
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking suspects and witnesses following an attempted robbery at a jewelry store robbery in the City of Markham.
On Monday, June 23, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a commercial robbery in the area of Highway 7 and McCowan Road. The victim reported seeing three suspects approach the store wearing masks and carrying hammers. One of the suspects attempted to open the door but was...
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York Regional Police is proud to announce members across the organization were recognized with awards from the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP).
The OACP, a not-for-profit which act as a channel for police leaders to share ideas and solutions to meet challenges facing police leadership in Ontario, presented the awards during a ceremony on Tuesday.
“I’d like to thank the OACP for recognizing members of YRP and our partner organizations for their...
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