Media Releases

Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit are appealing for the public assistance in locating two suspects wanted in connection with a homicide in the City of Vaughan.
On Monday, January 26, 2026, at 1:08 p.m., officers were called to a commercial plaza in the area of Winges and Rowntree Dairy roads after receiving reports that shots fired. When officers arrived, a male was located in front of a business with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to hospital...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect following a commercial robbery in the City of Richmond Hill.
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, at approximately 10:40 p.m., officers responded to reports of a commercial robbery in the area of Forestwood Street and Major Mackenzie Drive West. On scene, officers learned a masked male entered the store, brandished a firearm and stole a quantity of cash.
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team are seeking witnesses after a business in the City of Markham was the target of a shooting.
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, just after 3 a.m., police responded to reports of gunfire at a commercial plaza in the area of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue. On scene, officers located damage consistent with multiple rounds having been fired at the business.
The business was unoccupied at the time. There were no...
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In light of overnight escalation in the Middle East conflict and the impact these events may have on people here at home, York Regional Police will support our community through increased outreach, visibility and police patrols across York Region.
York Regional Police continues to monitor the situation closely in coordination with our federal and provincial partners. We understand that global events can cause local safety concern and have a profound effect on our communities.
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Integrated Property Crime Task Force (IPCTF) have charged three suspects in connection with 14 break and enter incidents across York Region.
The months-long project has been dubbed Project Dora.
In December 2025, an investigation began into a series of break and enter incidents in the cities of Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham.
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, police received information that suspects of interest in...
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