Vehicles and businesses in downtown Kitchener damaged by bricks and concrete, police investigating

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Posted May 26, 2024 07:17:21 AM.

Last Updated May 27, 2024 10:16:01 AM.

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after a spree of property damage was discovered in downtown Kitchener.

On Saturday morning at about 7 a.m., police received reports of several damaged vehicles and businesses on King Street East and Queen Street South.

According to police, an unknown suspect had thrown bricks and concrete at those vehicles and businesses.

Police continue to investigate – and are asking anyone with more information to contact them at 519-570-9777.

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