WRPS looking to speak with driver, after three firearm incidents

Waterloo Regional Police are looking to speak with the driver of this vehicle. April 18, 2023.

By Christine Clark

Posted Apr 18, 2023 09:43:59 AM.

Last Updated Apr 18, 2023 09:47:08 AM.

Waterloo Regional Police have released photos of a vehicle, in connection with three cases involving a firearm waved at drivers in the early morning hours.

Police saying Tuesday, they believe all three cases are connected.

All three incidents took place on April 12, 2023, with police saying they believe the cases were random crimes of opportunity.

One case took place around 4:20 a.m. in the Stanley Park Neighbourhood of Kitchener, near Franklin Street North and Ottawa Street North.

At the time, police had described the suspect as a white 20-year-old man with a thin build, wearing a large, dark hoodie with a face mask.

Police are looking to speak with the driver of the black, four door sedan featured in the photos.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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