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Rider yells at passengers, assaults bus driver in Richmond Hill

Rider yells at passengers, assaults bus driver in Richmond Hill

Suspect last seen heading south on Yonge, according to Crime Stoppers of York Region’s crime of the week
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Vaughan teen faces attempt murder, arson charges following Richmond Hill fire

Vaughan teen faces attempt murder, arson charges following Richmond Hill fire

Fire Marshal determined Feb. 26 fire set on third floor of apartment building was intentionally set
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Gun crime, business break-ins among topics at York Region MPs' community safety event

Gun crime, business break-ins among topics at York Region MPs' community safety event

York Regional Police field a variety of questions from York Region Liberal caucus, citizens at virtual town hall last night
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Recovered merchandise stolen from Markham store valued at $215K (5 photos)

Recovered merchandise stolen from Markham store valued at $215K (5 photos)

York Regional Police arrest 3 people, seize perfume, clothing, accessories, cash following search at Brampton residence
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Tackling cryptocurrency crime 'not impossible, but difficult': OPP

Tackling cryptocurrency crime 'not impossible, but difficult': OPP

Bitcoin investment scams 'still very, very prevalent right now'
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Suspect armed with knife flees with cash in 2 convenience store robberies

Suspect armed with knife flees with cash in 2 convenience store robberies

The stores in Richmond Hill and Vaughan were robbed at 3:30 a.m. and 3:50 a.m. Sunday, York Regional Police say
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Robbery at currency exchange store in Newmarket mall thwarted by security glass

Robbery at currency exchange store in Newmarket mall thwarted by security glass

Police say a security guard was assaulted, but not seriously injured in the incident yesterday
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Suspect wanted for setting fire in residential building in Richmond Hill

Suspect wanted for setting fire in residential building in Richmond Hill

The whole building was evacuated and there was significant fire damage reported, according to Crime Stoppers of York Region's crime of the week
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Armed suspect approaches man in garage, carjacks his Mercedes in Markham

Armed suspect approaches man in garage, carjacks his Mercedes in Markham

The man demanded the keys, then fled the scene in the ML350, while a second suspect followed in a dark-coloured SUV, police say
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Additional sexual assault charges laid against Ontario coach, York Region teacher

Additional sexual assault charges laid against Ontario coach, York Region teacher

A second victim,10, reported that he was sexually assaulted last summer at the Haliburton Hockey Haven camp, according to York Regional Police
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