Suspect arrested in Waterloo vehicle theft

A Waterloo Regional Police cruiser. (CityNews file photo)

Posted Aug 25, 2025 09:57:22 AM.

Last Updated Aug 25, 2025 03:38:03 PM.

An investigation into a stolen vehicle in Waterloo just before the weekend has led to an arrest by Waterloo Regional Police.

On Friday, August 22, around 3:10 p.m., regional police received a report of a stolen vehicle being tracked in the area of Erb Street West and Ira Needles Boulevard.

They managed to track down the vehicle and place the suspect under arrest.

A 44-year-old man from Newmarket now faces multiple charges including:

Dangerous operation
Possession of stolen property over $5,000
Possession of stolen property under $5,000
Four counts of operating a Conveyance while prohibited
Possess identity documents
Fail to stop after accident

The suspect was held for a bail hearing and the investigation is ongoing.

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