Police Beat

As many as 73 people had to pay more than $500 to get back their vehicles, resulting in a tow company collecting about $38,000, police say

Police believe there might be at least one other victim who hasn't come forward

Man accused of obtaining medications by writing fraudulent prescriptions

Police believe there may be other victims

James Hastings, 34, has been charged with a total nine break-ins in Newmarket and Aurora

Suspects stole the victim’s cellphone and car keys and fled on foot in Saturday night incident

A taxi driver told officers he had dashcam footage, but left the scene before handing it over

Due to security concerns expressed by the community as a result of the violence in the Middle East, York Regional command post will continue to be staffed daily

'Whether it be a carjacking, a home invasion, an assault, or another form of intimidation, the level of violence being used in the commission of these offences represents a new and evolving threat to public safety'

'They appear to have driven into the restricted area and got trapped,' says Barrie Fire official of the Sunday incident