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Media Release - November 27, 2025
On November 26, 2025, Port Hope Police responded to a shoplifting incident at a local pharmacy. Officers located the suspect vehicle on Highway 401 and conducted a traffic stop.
Two adult males were arrested. One was charged with Theft Under $5,000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and was held for a bail hearing due to existing court conditions. The second male was charged with Theft Under $5,000 and released on conditions.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Port Hope Police Response to Covid 19
Port Hope Police officers will continue to respond to calls for service as will other emergency services operating in Port Hope. If you need Police assistance please provide the Police Dispatcher information If you have a fever and/or new onset of cough or difficulty breathing
AND/OR
In the 14 days before symptom onset, you have:
• been to a COVID-19 impacted area, or
• you have been in close contact with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19, or
• you have been in close contact with a person with acute respiratory illness who has been to a COVID-19 impacted area
Attendance at Station
If you answered yes to any of the above please delay your visit to the station at 55 Fox Road and call 905-885-8123 and select 3 to be transferred to Police Dispatchers.
Screening Services
In Person Background checks will not be taken at the Port Hope Police Station at 55 Fox Road Port Hope until further notice. Background Check Forms are available on line. Visit www.phps.on.ca and click on Services and then Background Checks to submit your form.
Please visit the link below for the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID 19) self-assessment.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-self-assessment
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