Update – Man Charged in Connection with Fraud Targeting Spanish-Speakers Investigators with the York Regional Police Financial and Organized Crimes Unit are thanking the public and the media for their assistance in locating a 49-year-old Richmond Hill man charged in connection with frauds targeting Spanish-speaking car buyers. Between January and May 2026, York Regional Police investigated a suspect who posed as a licensed vehicle salesperson and posted advertisements on social media aimed at …

Suspect for Identification After Woman Assaulted in Vaughan Investigators with the York Regional Police Hate Crime Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect after a woman was sprayed with an aerosol irritant in the City of Vaughan. On Thursday, May 28, 2026, at approximately 7:55 p.m., officers responded to a weapons call in the area of Steeles Avenue West and New Westminster Drive. The female victim was attending a community event when she was approached by an unknown male. The …

Charges Laid in 2022 Homicide Investigation Investigators with the York Regional Police Cold Case Section have charged a man in relation to a 2022 missing person investigation which has now been deemed a homicide. On August 30, 2022, Roman PERELSTEIN was reported missing by his family. He was last seen in the area of Bathurst Street and Orchard Heights Boulevard in the Town of Aurora several weeks prior.  Before PERELSTEIN had been reported missing, on August 21, 2022, human remains were located along a …

One Charged, One Outstanding in Markham Commercial Robbery Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged a man and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an additional suspect following an armed robbery in the City of Markham.  On May 14, 2026, just before 1 a.m., officers responded to reports of a robbery inside a commercial building, in the area of Warden Avenue and Masseyfield Gate. Two suspects, armed with firearms, entered the premises and stole cash and cellular …

Update – Third Suspect Arrested in Vaughan Double Homicide The third suspect wanted in the double homicide in the City of Vaughan has been arrested. On May 13, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers attended a residence in the area of Kaiser Drive and Forest Drive after receiving reports that shots had been fired. When officers arrived, two males were located outside of the home suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Both males succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced deceased.  While police …

Video - Automated Licence Plate Reader Leads to Recovery of Stolen Vehicle and Arrest in Aurora York Regional Police (YRP) have recovered a stolen vehicle and charged a suspect after an Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) alert in the Town of Aurora. This incident underscores the growing role of technology in helping police detect crime and protect the community.  On Thursday, June 4, 2026, an officer on patrol in the area of Yonge Street and Elm Grove Avenue received an alert from the in-car ALPR …

Update – One Man Charged, Two Suspects Sought in Markham Carjacking Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged one man and are seeking two additional suspects following a carjacking which occurred in the City of Markham in March 2026.  On March 3, 2026, at 11:43 p.m., officers responded to reports of a carjacking at Warden Avenue and Highway 407. The victim was stopped at an intersection when the suspect vehicle struck the victim’s vehicle from behind. When the victim exited to …