Regional police arrest ‘prolific’ offender in Kitchener

Waterloo Regional Police Services car. (Justine Fraser, CityNews 570)

Posted May 10, 2025 05:59:13 AM.

Last Updated May 12, 2025 11:18:16 AM.

A man from Waterloo is facing several charges by Waterloo Regional Police in connection with multiple property crimes.

On Friday, police arrested a “prolific offender” in Kitchener after they allegedly attempted to enter several parked vehicles in the area of Queen Street North and King Street East. Officers say the accused had just been released from custody at the Waterloo Region Courthouse for another incident.

The 30-year-old man now faces 11 charges of attempted theft from a motor vehicle and theft under $5,000 from a vehicle.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

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