Media Releases

Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are appealing for witnesses and are looking to identify at least three suspects wanted in connection with a home invasion in the Township East Gwillimbury.
On April 13, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., three suspects forced their way into a residence in the area of Frederick Pearson Street and John Candy Drive. Inside the residence, two victims were assaulted, and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. A firearm was...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Integrated Property Crime Task Force (IPCTF) and York Regional Police District Criminal Investigation Bureaus (CIB) have charged 33 individuals with more than 330 criminal offences after a four-month investigation, dubbed Project Fortis, which focused on residential break-and-enters committed across York Region.
Between November 1, 2025 and March 1, 2026, the IPCTF and District CIB investigators targeted crime groups responsible...
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The York Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit (FCU), in partnership with The Regional Municipality of York, have laid multiple charges against 15 suspects, in connection with a lengthy fraud investigation dubbed Project Great One.
On April 3, 2025, The Regional Municipality of York reported fraud targeting their Homeless Prevention Program (HPP). HPP is a service for individuals not on other social assistance programs, who are either homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a man in connection with a retail theft investigation in the Township of King.
On Monday, April 6, 2026, officers responded to reports of a theft at a retail establishment in the area of King Road and William Street. The suspect stole a quantity of beauty supplies and fled the store.  
Through investigation, officers identified the suspect and on Tuesday, April...
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team are appealing for the public’s assistance following a shooting at a residence in the Town of Georgina.
On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, just before 4:20 a.m., police responded to a report of the sound of gunshots on Clarlyn Drive, in the area of Clarlyn Drive and Lake Drive. When officers arrived, they found a house and vehicle which had been damaged as a result of gunfire.
No injuries were reported.
At...
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