Regional police arrest two men in connection to Kitchener break-in

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By Josh Piercey

Posted Dec 1, 2025 10:49:53 AM.

Last Updated Dec 1, 2025 11:23:17 AM.

Regional police have arrested two men after an early-morning break-in in Kitchener on Monday.

According to Waterloo regional police, officers responded to an incident at a business in the area of Belmont Avenue West and Karn Street at around 3:40 a.m.

Police determined that the same business had been targeted several times over the previous week, and later located and arrested a 43-year-old man from Kitchener and a 48-year-old man from Waterloo Region.

Both men were charged with possession of stolen property, and the 48-year-old was charged with break and enter. Police anticipate more charges.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777.

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