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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.
CYBER INCIDENT
On June 25, 2023, the Port Hope Police Service identified a network issue, which an investigation
has now revealed to be a cyber incident.
At no time has our ability to respond to calls been compromised. Our 9-1-1 system for emergency
calls has not been affected, and our telephone line for non-urgent concerns remains operational.
Our Information Technology team, the Ontario Provincial Police Cyber Crime Investigations team, as
well as third-party cyber experts, are working to regain access to our affected systems.
We understand this may cause concerns. This is an active ongoing investigation, and we are
committed to updating our community as necessary as we work to resolve the issue. The safety and
security of the citizens of Port Hope remain our number one priority.
Thank you for your understanding, patience, and support.
Anyone with information on a crime are asked to contact Port Hope Police at 905-885-8123 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
