Regional police seek suspect in Kitchener assault

Waterloo Regional Police Service sticker on cruiser taken on July 19, 2025 in Kitchener, Ontario. (Andrew Osmond | CityNews)

Posted Oct 26, 2025 07:21:18 AM.

Last Updated Oct 27, 2025 11:02:54 AM.

Regional police are searching for a suspect in an alleged assault that took place Friday night in Kitchener.

Police say a woman was walking in the area of Chandler Drive and Leacrest Court around 7 p.m. when she was assaulted by an unknown assailant.

No details have been shared about a suspect.

WRPS Special Investigation Unit is involved in the investigation.

Anyone with information on the incident or who may have dashcam footage is asked to contact WRPS or Crime Stoppers.

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