Brantford Police Seek 2 Royal Marines Medals Stolen in Hardy Road Break-In

Two British Royal Marines medals were among several items stolen from a home on Hardy Road in Brantford on the evening of September 15, 2026, and police are asking the public to help find them.

According to the Brantford Police Service, unknown suspects entered the residence at about 8:30 p.m. and took several items. Police said the medals have significant personal and historical value to the victim.

What the stolen medals look like

Police described the stolen medals as:

• A British Royal Marines medal of valour with service bars;
• A second British Royal Marines medal with service bars recognizing service in South Arabia, Borneo, Northern Ireland and the Malay Peninsula.

Police released images to show what the medals look like, but noted the pictures are representative and are not photographs of the actual stolen medals. The second medal would have three more service bars placed above the South Arabia bar, recognizing service in Borneo, Northern Ireland and the Malay Peninsula.

Don't buy them, call police

Police are asking anyone who comes across these medals for sale, whether on online marketplaces, auction sites or elsewhere, to contact police instead of buying or reselling them.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. The file number is 26-37838.

Crime in Brantford

Brantford's Crime Severity Index was 72.08 in 2025, up 7.76% from the previous year, and its Violent Crime Severity Index was 98.18, according to Statistics Canada.