Media Releases

York Regional Police is advising the public of a planned rally scheduled to take place today, Saturday, January 17, 2025, in the City of Richmond Hill.
Citizens can expect significant crowds, traffic congestion, and possible disruptions in and around Yonge Street, particularly between Major Mackenzie Drive and 16th Avenue. Motorists may experience delays, and temporary road closures or traffic control measures may be implemented to ensure public safety.
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in locating the missing 16-year-old from the City of Vaughan.
Andrew has been located.
Please remove his photo from circulation.
Crime prevention is our shared responsibility: Find up-to-date crime data in York Region on the Community Safety Data Portal , or become a partner in community safety by signing up for the...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have laid charges in relation to nine commercial break-and-enters that occurred in the cities of Markham and Vaughan.
On October 14, 2025, an overnight commercial break-and-enter occurred in the area of Markham Road and 14 th Avenue. Multiple suspects broke into the rear entrance of a store, stole a quantity of electronics and fled.
One suspect was identified while two other suspects...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, in partnership with the South Simcoe Police Service, have charged an additional suspect and laid additional charges in connection with an ongoing extortion investigation.
Between January 2024 and October 2025, the suspects worked with an organized crime group responsible for unlawful gaming and betting activities. The crime group allowed access to gaming websites where victims placed bets on credit....
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Investigators from the York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team are seeking witnesses after a residence in the Town of King was targeted in two separate shootings.
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, at approximately 7:50 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting at a residence located in the area of Dufferin Street and King Road. A suspect was observed firing multiple rounds at the house before fleeing in a dark-colored sedan.
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at...
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